Mount Elbrus Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus, Russia for 16 days from 12 May.
Updated 13 May 2025 04:36 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 22cm |
| Next 7 Days | 40cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Elbrus.
Forecast for today in Mount Elbrus
Max 15℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 9cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,929m to 2,559m, with rain below.
Mount Elbrus has 22cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Elbrus Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Mon 12 | Tue 13 | Wed 14 | Thu 15 | Fri 16 | Sat 17 | Sun 18 | |
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| Wind | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F4 | SW F3 | ||
| 3,800m | 1℃
 +9cm
| -1℃
 +10cm
| -5℃
+3cm
| -3℃
+5cm
| 1℃
| 3℃
| -2℃
+13cm
|
| SW F3 | SW F3 | ||||||
| 2,890m | 7℃
+7cm
| 2℃
+8cm
| -2℃
+3cm
| 2℃
+3cm
| 7℃
| 9℃
 | 5℃
|
| SW F2 | |||||||
| 1,980m | 15℃
| 9℃
| 5℃
| 9℃
| 13℃
| 17℃
| 11℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,929m | varying 2,859m | varying 2,399m | varying 2,519m | varying 3,369m | varying 3,339m | |
| Max Town | 15℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ | 13℃ | 17℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 9℃ | 4℃ |
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.
Mount Elbrus 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 15℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 9cm New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, rain later.
Snow Line from 2,929m to 2,559m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
13
up to 10cm New Snow
Light rain, rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,859m to 2,269m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
14
up to 3cm New Snow
Clear spells, light rain, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,399m to 2,239m, with rain below.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 5cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,519m to 2,269m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 17℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 11℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
18
up to 13cm New Snow
Light rain showers early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 3,339m to 2,739m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus, Russia 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 Mount Elbrus, 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.
Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast updated at 04:36 NZST, next update expected 07:00 NZST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Elbrus
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Elbrus, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Elbrus, 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 Mount Elbrus 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 Mount Elbrus 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 Mount Elbrus 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.