Gulmarg Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Gulmarg
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This is the Snow Forecast for Gulmarg, Kashmir for 16 days from 12 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 19:30 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 22cm |
| Next 7 Days | 37cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Gulmarg.
Forecast for today in Gulmarg
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,029m to 2,809m, with rain below.
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Updated 12 March 2025 20:35 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Gulmarg over the next 2 days.
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Gulmarg Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Gulmarg 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
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| Wind | |||||||
| 4,250m | -6℃
+5cm
| -8℃
+7cm
| -8℃
 +11cm
| -7℃
+4cm
| -5℃
+1cm
| -4℃
+7cm
| -3℃
+2cm
|
| 3,490m | 1℃
+3cm
| -3℃
+5cm
| -3℃
 +10cm
| -2℃
+2cm
| 0℃
| 1℃
 +2cm
| 2℃
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| 2,730m | 7℃
| 5℃
 +3cm
| 5℃
+1cm
| 6℃
| 8℃
 | 9℃
| 9℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,029m | varying 2,769m | varying 2,779m | 2,730m | varying 3,109m | varying 3,069m | varying 3,119m |
| Max Town | 7℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Gulmarg Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,029m to 2,809m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
3cm to 7cm New Snow
Cloudy first, snow then snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,769m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
1cm to 11cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,779m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow showers then cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 1cm New Snow
Fair first, snow showers then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,109m to resort level.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 7cm New Snow
Clear sky, thunderstorms, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 3,069m to 3,049m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.
Snow Line from 3,119m to 3,089m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Gulmarg, Kashmir gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Gulmarg, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Gulmarg Snow Forecast updated at 19:30 AEDT, next update expected 22:00 AEDT.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Gulmarg
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Gulmarg, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Gulmarg, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Gulmarg is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Gulmarg will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Gulmarg for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.