THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON February 2, 2025 @ 8:36 am
Avalanche Advisory published on February 1, 2025 @ 8:36 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Very dangerous avalanche conditions above 3000m.  Expect to trigger large destructive avalanches in specific terrain.  Choose steep alpine terrain only if you are confident it has previously avalanched to ground.  Below 3000m low risk.

 

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Alpine - 3000 meters and above
Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain not recommended.

1. Low

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Transistional - Near 3000 meters
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

1. Low

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Sub-Alpine - Below 3000 meters
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
    Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain not recommended.
Avalanche Problem 1: Persistent Slab
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Steep N-NE-E-SE aspects are guaranteed to trigger large destructive avalanches if they have not yet failed previously.  

Avalanche Problem 2: Loose Dry
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Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

20mm water eq. added overnight at kangdoor.

Snow Forecast

View detailed snow forecast for Gulmarg at:

snow-forecast.com

Disclaimer

This avalanche advisory is provided through a partnership between the Jammu and Kashmir State Department of  Tourism and the Gulmarg Avalanche Center. This advisory covers the Pir Pinjal range accessible from the Gulmarg Ski Area. Click here for a map of the forecast area.  This advisory describes general avalanche conditions and local variations always occur. This advisory expires 24 hours after the posted time unless otherwise noted. The information in this advisory is provided as public a service.  The user of this information accepts all risks and responsibility. ​