THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 25, 2021 @ 8:30 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on March 24, 2021 @ 8:30 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Snow storm will weaken to partly cloudy conditions today.  Snowfall measured at Kangdoori is 70 cms.  Expect wind slab near alpine ridgetops on North to East aspects.  Today it is likley for a single rider to trigger avalanches where wind slab is present.   

3. Considerable

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

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.
    Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slab
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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. ​