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Ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Gulmarg
A high ski area in Kashmir's Pir Panjal Range, served by the two-stage Gulmarg Gondola.
Forecast updated , when it was 15:30 in Gulmarg (GMT+5:30).
Gulmarg snow forecast at 3,980 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Sunday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Gulmarg at the top lift (3,980 m / 13,100 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from −9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) and the freezing level near 3,400 m (11,200 ft) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely on Monday and Wednesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −4 °C (25 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,400 m (11,200 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 28 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 61% cloud
Gulmarg hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Gulmarg in the next 24 hours.
Gulmarg 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Gulmarg this week: Monday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry−8 to −4 °C (18 to 25 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyFair ski day−9 to −2 °C (16 to 28 °F) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | SnowPoor ski day−10 to −4 °C (14 to 25 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | BluebirdBest day−10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | CloudyPoor ski day−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | BluebirdGood ski day−8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | SunnyFair ski day−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Gulmarg 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Bluebird−8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Bluebird−8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Bluebird−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Bluebird−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Gulmarg on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Gulmarg snow forecast at 2,650 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Sunday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Gulmarg in the village (2,650 m / 8,700 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from −1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) and the freezing level near 3,350 m (11,000 ft) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely on Monday and Wednesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 5 °C (41 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,350 m (11,000 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 28 km/h (17 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 61% cloud
Gulmarg hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Gulmarg in the next 24 hours.
Gulmarg 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,300 m (10,800 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny−1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Light snow−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) · freezing level 3,050 m (10,000 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Mon | Bluebird−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Cloudy0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Bluebird1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Sunny1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,650 m (12,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Gulmarg 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Bluebird1 to 10 °C (34 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Bluebird1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Bluebird2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Bluebird3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Gulmarg in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Gulmarg?
- Union territory
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Country
- India
- Mountains
- Himalayas, Pir Panjal Range
- Village
- 2,650 m
- Top lift
- 3,980 m
- Vertical
- 1,330 m
- Season
- Late December to Late March
- Airports
- Srinagar (SXR)
About Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a town in Baramulla district, in a cup-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range, about 56 km from Srinagar. The Gulmarg Gondola, run by the Jammu & Kashmir Cable Car Corporation, climbs in two stages from the resort at 2,650 m, via Kongdoori, to 3,980 m.
A chairlift also links Kongdoori with Mary’s Shoulder for winter skiing.
When does it snow in Gulmarg?
In Gulmarg, snow falls on about 11 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 days | 9 days | 11 days | 10 days | 4 days | 1 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 4 days | 5 days | 4 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Gulmarg month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 19% | −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F) | 22 |
| February | 9 | 18% | −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F) | 22 |
| March | 11 | 21% | −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) | 22 |
| April | 10 | 17% | −1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | 23 |
| May | 4 | 4% | 3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) | 25 |
| June | 1 | 1% | 6 to 14 °C (43 to 57 °F) | 27 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 9 to 16 °C (48 to 61 °F) | 23 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 8 to 15 °C (46 to 59 °F) | 26 |
| September | <1 | 0% | 6 to 14 °C (43 to 57 °F) | 28 |
| October | 4 | 5% | 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F) | 29 |
| November | 5 | 9% | −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) | 25 |
| December | 4 | 6% | −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) | 28 |
Snow in Gulmarg in October
In October, Gulmarg gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 8 °C (32 to 46 °F). About 29 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gulmarg in November
In November, Gulmarg gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F). About 25 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gulmarg in December
In December, Gulmarg gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 6% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F). About 28 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gulmarg in January
In January, Gulmarg gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −5 °C (12 to 23 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gulmarg in February
In February, Gulmarg gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −3 °C (14 to 27 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gulmarg in March
In March, Gulmarg gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gulmarg in April
In April, Gulmarg gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gulmarg in May
In May, Gulmarg gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F). About 25 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Gulmarg?
Of the last ten winters in Gulmarg, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 28% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2024/25, about 26% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 13 January 2020.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 112% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 86% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 128% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 123% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 114% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 79% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 96% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 106% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 74% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 84% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Gulmarg
Does Gulmarg have snow at Christmas?
Gulmarg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 6 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 4 of those years.
Does Gulmarg have snow at New Year?
Gulmarg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Gulmarg have snow in mid-February?
Gulmarg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 8 of those years.
Does Gulmarg have snow at Easter?
Gulmarg had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 5 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 5 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Gulmarg?
It snows on about 59 days a year in Gulmarg at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 11 days.
What is the snowiest month in Gulmarg?
March is the snowiest month in Gulmarg, bringing about 21% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Gulmarg?
Of the last ten winters in Gulmarg, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 28% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2024/25, about 26% below average.
How cold does Gulmarg get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Gulmarg at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −11 °C (12 °F) and highs of −5 °C (23 °F).
How many bluebird days does Gulmarg get in winter?
From December to March, Gulmarg averages about 24 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. December is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Gulmarg?
The village or lowest lift at Gulmarg is at 2,650 m (8,700 ft) and the top lift is at 3,980 m (13,100 ft), a vertical drop of 1,330 m (4,400 ft).
When does the ski season start in Gulmarg?
The lifts at Gulmarg usually open in late December and close in late March. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Gulmarg
Sources: Wikipedia (Gulmarg), Wikipedia (Gulmarg Gondola), Ski Gulmarg hours of operation