Gulmarg, Kashmir's winter wonderland, is unable to open its famous ski slopes this year, disappointing tourists.
Gulmarg's bare hillsides are a barometer of changing global weather patterns.
The absence of snow hurts the livelihood of locals -- with tourists keeping away -- though they remain hopeful about a snowy turn in weather conditions.
Gulmarg has been drenched with 5-6 feet of heavy snow in past Januarys, but there is no trace of snow in January 2024.
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