"The weak snowpack will have a significant addition of weight from the forecasted storm 07-08 February 2010.
Buried depth hoar on all aspects will be stressed in the upcoming storm. The result will be a HIGH potential for climax avalanches from the alpine region which may run GREAT distances into treeline runout zones. The storm interface with the existing snowpack is forecasted to be "upside down". This means that new snow will establish a poor bond initially. When strong winds on Sunday and Monday create slab conditions, expect widespread natural avalanches from this weak interface throughout the alpine region.
Below treeline the snowpack can actually be weaker due to longer periods of shallow snowpack depths. Avoid open areas particularly during windy periods when slab can accumulate rapidly. Stick to densely treed slopes."
This photograph below shows the significant size of the most recent, triggered avalanche in Gulmarg's Main Bowl:
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