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Mount Elbrus Long-Range Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Mount Elbrus Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 12 April 2026 19:43 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Elbrus?

Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,890m)
Next Snow Expected12 April
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days24cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Elbrus

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 8℃
Min -8℃

20cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,857m to resort level (1,980m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 13 April 2026 00:43 NZST

Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Elbrus over the next 2 days.

Mount Elbrus Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
12
Snow

2cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow falling to resort level (1,980m).

Max -1℃
Min -4℃
Mon
13
Snow

7cm to 9cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level (1,980m).

Max -2℃
Min -4℃
Tue
14
Cloud

1cm to 2cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow falling to resort level (1,980m).

Max -1℃
Min -5℃
Wed
15
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 0℃
Min -8℃
Thu
16
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Fri
17
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃
Min -5℃
Sat
18
Cloud

up to 9cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,857m to 2,549m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

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 19:43 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Mount Elbrus, Russia at 1,980m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Elbrus

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Elbrus, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.