THIS AVALANCHE ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 13, 2022 @ 9:30 pm
Avalanche Advisory published on March 12, 2022 @ 9:30 pm
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche Center

Wind slab on North aspects at alpine ridgetop elevations.  Be mindful of sudden rise in temperature and sustained warm temperatures on South aspects.  Both will have an effect of increasing avalanche risk.  Due to the absence of freezing temperatures overnight, expect to see a rise in risk of wet slab avalanches by Sunday.  

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Alpine - 3000 meters and above
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

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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.
    Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
Avalanche Problem 1: Wind Slab
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Avalanche Problem 2: Wet Slab
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Weather and CURRENT CONDITIONS
weather summary

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. ​