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Gulmarg ski resort
Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Gulmarg

Asia

Gulmarg

Closed for the season

Season ended April 15, 2026

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 10:02 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 15

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 29, 10:02 AM•Weather at base: 2690m

Overview

Gulmarg is a ski resort in Asia, India, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 15, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 10:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Gulmarg is a renowned ski resort located in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, India, offering expansive alpine terrain and some of the highest ski lifts in the world. The resort features the Gulmarg Gondola, which transports visitors to elevations over 4,000 meters, providing access to deep powder runs and panoramic mountain views. Gulmarg is known for its unique blend of natural beauty, challenging slopes, and opportunities for both skiing and snowboarding, making it a distinctive destination for adventure seekers and winter sports enthusiasts. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski schools, and a variety of accommodation options in the surrounding area.

Resort Info

Summit4000m
Base2690m
Vertical1310m
Lifts6
Skiable Area2399.4 acres
Average snowfall550 inches / 1400 cm
CountryIndia
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Season dates

Season endedApril 15, 2026

Ski passes

No ski pass found

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Highlands Park Bar – Renowned for its cozy ambiance and panoramic mountain views, this classic lounge at Highlands Park Hotel is a favorite among skiers for its warm hospitality, vintage décor, and inviting fireplace, making it the go-to spot for après-ski relaxation and socializing in Gulmarg.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Kashmir region

Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 10:02 AM UTC

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2690m

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21.6°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Gulmarg El Niño rank & forecast

Gulmarg ranks #49 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +12% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#49 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +12% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Gulmarg averaged +12% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Gulmarg with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +11%, '15-16 -28%, '23-24 +53%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 +11%'15-16 −28%'23-24 +53%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Gulmarg (alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 29, 10:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
14 / 53mm
Sun, Aug 30
11 / 712.9mm
Mon, Aug 31
10 / 616.5mm
Tue, Sep 1
8 / 320.4mm
Wed, Sep 2
9 / 112.6mm
Thu, Sep 3
10 / 32.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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Precip (mm)0.32.10.60.311.70.91.213.81.54.812.631.59.31.802.10.6
Temp (°C)91379107897685684795
Wind (km/h)342241241231342332
Gusts (km/h)15218142171417514197202514192614

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

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Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Sat, Aug 29, 10:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 290cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~293.8 cm. That's near the 5-year average (288 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (290 cm).

Gulmarg Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 319cm with an average of 83 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November21.4cm8 days3cm13cm8.1cm
December25cm9 days15cm33cm10.4cm
January70.9cm14 days55cm89cm21.3cm
February81.4cm15 days101cm133cm22.8cm
March64.7cm15 days99cm132cm16.6cm
April37.6cm10 days38cm78cm12.9cm
May6.5cm4 days1cm15cm3.7cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2025-26)

Opens Jan 4, 2026

Through Apr 15, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Gulmarg, ERA5 season snowfall median was 317 cm (125 in), about 13% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

317 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% above median

All-season median

280 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10317 cm251 cm – 464 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12250 cm236 cm – 370 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8312 cm246 cm – 350 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

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Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Gulmarg

Where is Gulmarg?
Gulmarg is a ski resort in India.
How high is Gulmarg?
Gulmarg runs from a base elevation of 2,690 m (8,825 ft) to a summit of 4,000 m (13,123 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,310 m (4,298 ft).
How big is Gulmarg?
Gulmarg has 2,399 acres (971 hectares) of skiable terrain and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Gulmarg?
Gulmarg is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Gulmarg?
Gulmarg typically operates from January to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Gulmarg get in a typical season?
Gulmarg averages 550 inches / 1400 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Gulmarg in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #49 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Gulmarg averaged +12% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Gulmarg with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +11%, '15-16 -28%, '23-24 +53%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.