THIS ADVISORY EXPIRED ON March 28, 2026 @ 9:41 am
Issued by Brian Newman - Gulmarg Avalanche CenterG_h
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How to read the advisory



Wet slab avalanche risk on South aspects.  Understand the present avalanche problem (below).


  • Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
  • Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.
  • Small avalanches in specific areas; or large avalanches in isolated areas.
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Snow Forecast

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recent observations

Wet slab avalanche activity mid-day on steep South aspects.  

Avalanche Problem #1: Wet Slab

Water will saturate the snowpack due to recent rain.  Danger signal includes areas where snow is unsupportive; the weight of a single skier collapses deep into wet, rounded grain-like snow.

Avalanche Problem #2:
Avalanche Problem #3:
advisory discussion
CURRENT CONDITIONS 
0600 temperature: deg. F.
Max. temperature in the last 24 hours: deg. F.
Average wind direction during the last 24 hours:
Average wind speed during the last 24 hours: mph
Maximum wind gust in the last 24 hours: mph
New snowfall in the last 24 hours: inches
Total snow depth: inches
Two-Day Mountain Weather Forecast  Produced in partnership with the Reno NWS
Sub-Alpine - Below 3000 meters
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Weather:
Temperatures: deg. F. deg. F. deg. F.
Wind direction:
Wind speed:
Expected snowfall: in. in. in.
Alpine - 3000 meters and above
  Friday Friday Night Saturday
Weather:
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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. ​