THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON January 28, 2026 @ 6:46 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on January 27, 2026 @ 6:46 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Rcently 150-200cm of new snow has fallen onto a very weak existing snowpack resulting in large naturaly triggered avalanches on all aspects between 3000-4000m.

There are still slopes above 3000m that will be extremely prone to Human trigger especially with the 40-50cm that fell through the last 24hrs which has added further load to the weak snowpack.

 

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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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Moderate southwesterly winds and the new 40-50cm that weve recived in the past 24hrs will likely form Wind Slab avalanches in near ridgline lee terain features. 

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
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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. ​