THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 18, 2025 @ 7:54 am
Avalanche Advisory published on March 17, 2025 @ 7:54 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Normal caution advised in choosing a safe route above 3000 m.  Continue to avoid steep terrain with no past evidence of avalanche to ground (persistent weak layer).  

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

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.
    Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind 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: Persistent 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. ​