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Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast - 2nd April 2025

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Mount Elbrus Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus, Russia for 16 days from 2 April.

Updated 02 April 2025 05:31 BST.

Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected2 April
Next Snow Amount 3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 16cm 6in
Next 7 Days 39cm 15in
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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 9℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLight Snow

Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,749m 9,019ft to 2,289m 7,510ft , with rain below.

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Updated 02 April 2025 07:39 BST

Powder Possible :- 11cm 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Elbrus over the next 2 days.

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Mount Elbrus Snow Report

Mount Elbrus Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Mount Elbrus 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus from OpenMeteo
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
WindSW F2SW F2SW F2SW F3SW F4S F4S F4
3,800m 12,467ft
-3℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+5cm +2in
-4℃ 24°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+8cm +3in
-4℃ 25°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
-4℃ 25°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
-5℃ 22°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm +1in
-6℃ 21°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
-6℃ 21°F
Light Snow
+9cm +4in
SW F2SW F3S F3
2,890m 9,482ft
2℃ 36°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
0℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm +2in
0℃ 32°F
Mixed
+2cm +1in
2℃ 35°F
Snow
+4cm +1in
0℃ 32°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃ 31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃ 32°F
Light Snow
+7cm +3in
1,980m 6,496ft
9℃ 47°F
Light Snow
6℃ 43°F
Mixed
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
8℃ 47°F
Cloud
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
10℃ 49°F
Fair
10℃ 50°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,749m 9,019ft
to 2,289m 7,510ft

varying 2,459m 8,068ft
to 2,209m 7,247ft

varying 2,409m 7,904ft
to 2,119m 6,952ft

varying 2,509m 8,232ft
to 2,239m 7,346ft

varying 2,319m 7,608ft
to 2,289m 7,510ft

2,299m 7,543ft

varying 2,689m 8,822ft
to 2,339m 7,674ft

Max Town 9℃ 47°F 6℃ 43°F 7℃ 44°F 8℃ 47°F 8℃ 46°F 10℃ 49°F 10℃ 50°F
Min Town 3℃ 38°F 2℃ 36°F 0℃ 33°F -1℃ 30°F -1℃ 30°F 3℃ 38°F 3℃ 38°F

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 9℃ 47°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLight Snow

Cloudy, light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,749m 9,019ft to 2,289m 7,510ft , with rain below.

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow

Light SnowMixedMixedSnow

Light snow at altitude, clear spells, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,459m 8,068ft to 2,209m 7,247ft , with rain below.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
04

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

SnowCloudSnow ShowersFair

Snow showers at altitude first, cloudy then moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,409m 7,904ft to 2,119m 6,952ft , with rain below.

Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
05

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowMixed

Cloudy, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,509m 8,232ft to 2,239m 7,346ft , with rain below.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
06

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow

MixedCloudCloudLight Snow

Clear spells, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,319m 7,608ft to 2,289m 7,510ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFairCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

up to 9cm up to 4in New Snow

Lt RainMixedCloudSnow

Light rain first, clear spells then cloudy, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,689m 8,822ft to 2,339m 7,674ft , 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 05:31 BST, next update expected imminently.

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.