THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON January 27, 2026 @ 4:36 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on January 26, 2026 @ 4:36 pm
Issued by robbie hollander - Visiting forecasters GAC

Rcently 100-150cm of new snow fall onto a very weak existing snowpack resulting in large naturaly triggered avalanches on all aspects between 3000-4000m.

There are still slopes extremely prone to Human trigger especially with the 30-40cm that is forecasted to fall in the next 24hrs which will add further load to the weak snowpack. Below Gulmarg the snow base is starting to build but remains at a Low avalanche risk due to the thin coverage. 

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

3. Considerable

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Transistional - Near 3000 meters
Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential.

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: Deep Slab
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Large Deep slab avalanches are still very likely in all back contry terrain between 3000-4000m. Be extremely cautious with terrain selection if stepping into the backcountry. 

Avalanche Problem 2: Wind Slab
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With 30-40cm and strong SW winds forecasted in the next 24hrs Wind Slab avalanches are possible in near ridgline lee terain features. 

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
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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. ​