THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 13, 2021 @ 9:30 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on March 12, 2021 @ 9:30 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

An enormous amount of weight in new snow is stressing the old previous snowpack.  Winds from the Southerly direction may transport this new snow increasing the weight (and risk of avalanches) on North facing alpine aspects by factors.  Winds have remained relatively light.  The risk of natural and human triggered avalanches in the alpine region today remains HIGH.  At lower elevations the avalanche problem is new storm snow easily triggering loose snow avalanches on all aspects with steep, open slopes.   

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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.

2. Moderate

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Sub-Alpine - Below 3000 meters
Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
    Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain not recommended.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slab
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Avalanche Problem 2: Storm Slab
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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. ​