THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON February 21, 2025 @ 8:43 am
Avalanche Advisory published on February 20, 2025 @ 8:43 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

 Risk of triggering large destructive avalanches in specific terrain.  Choose steep alpine terrain only if you are confident it has previously avalanched to ground.  Below 3000m low risk.

 

2. Moderate

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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: Persistent Slab
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Steep N-NE-E aspects may trigger large destructive avalanches if they have not yet failed previously.  Fast-rising temperatures may make this problem more sensitive to triggering by a single skier. 

Avalanche Problem 2: Wind Slab
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Near ridgetops on steep N-E aspects expect to find increasing wind slab problem today.

Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

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. ​