THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 5, 2025 @ 7:41 am
Avalanche Advisory published on March 4, 2025 @ 7:41 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Very dangerous avalanche conditions above 3000m.  Recent wind slab combined with widespread areas of weak facets supporting the snowpack at the ground.  

4. High

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

2. Moderate

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Transistional - Near 3000 meters
Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.

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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In many areas new storm snow load is supported by weak facets at the ground.  Evidence of previous avalanches to ground are a reasonable means of terrain selection.  

Avalanche Problem 2: Wind Slab
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Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

 

Snow Forecast

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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. ​