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Rosa Khutor Snow Forecast - 2nd May 2026

Rosa Khutor Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 03 May 2026 07:41 NZST

Snow Forecast for Rosa Khutor

Snow and Weather from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Rosa Khutor Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Rosa Khutor?

Rosa Khutor Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,553m)
Next Snow Expected2 May
Next Snow Amount9cm
Next 48 Hours9cm
Next 7 Days9cm

Forecast for today in Rosa Khutor

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
02

up to 9cm New Snow

DrizzleLt RainLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Drizzle, light rain, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,727m to 1,188m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Rosa Khutor are in Moscow (Europe/Moscow) time zone.

Rosa Khutor 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Rosa Khutor from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
Sat
02
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wed
06
Thu
07
Fri
08
Wind
2,286m
-1℃
Snow
+9cm
4℃
Snow
+1cm
5℃
Snow
+1cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Lt Drizzle
5℃
Clear
1,553m
4℃
Snow
+9cm
8℃
Light Snow
9℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Mixed
7℃
Lt Drizzle
7℃
Mixed
10℃
Clear
819m
7℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Drizzle
14℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Lt Drizzle
11℃
Drizzle
12℃
Lt Drizzle
16℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,727m
to 1,188m

varying 1,988m
to 1,127m

1,757m

varying 2,019m
to 1,557m

varying 1,865m
to 1,711m

Max Town7℃12℃14℃11℃11℃12℃16℃
Min Town4℃4℃4℃6℃3℃3℃1℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Rosa Khutor

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Rosa Khutor
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Krasnaya Polyana14cm 18cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Rosa Khutor

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Rosa Khutor, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Rosa Khutor, 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 Rosa Khutor 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 Rosa Khutor 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 Rosa Khutor 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.