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Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast - 28th March 2025

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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 28 March.

Updated 28 March 2025 08:37 GMT.

Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected2 April
Next Snow Amount 3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 6cm 3in
Next 7 Days 32cm 12in
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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 10℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Mount Elbrus has 6cm 3in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
WindSW F3SW F3SW F2SW F3SW F3S F3SW F3
3,800m 12,467ft
-1℃ 30°F
Mixed
-1℃ 30°F
Cloud
+2cm +1in
1℃ 33°F
Snow
+4cm +2in
-1℃ 30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm +2in
-3℃ 27°F
Cloud
-5℃ 23°F
Light Snow
+4cm +1in
-9℃ 16°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm +2in
SW F2S F3
2,890m 9,482ft
4℃ 39°F
Mixed
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
4℃ 39°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
3℃ 38°F
Cloud
-1℃ 31°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
-3℃ 27°F
Light Snow
+3cm +1in
1,980m 6,496ft
10℃ 51°F
Mixed
11℃ 52°F
Cloud
13℃ 56°F
Cloud
10℃ 50°F
Shwrs
10℃ 51°F
Cloud
9℃ 47°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Snow Showers
Snow Line

varying 3,069m 10,069ft
to 2,729m 8,953ft

varying 3,159m 10,364ft
to 2,919m 9,577ft

varying 3,089m 10,135ft
to 2,529m 8,297ft

varying 2,679m 8,789ft
to 2,469m 8,100ft

varying 2,309m 7,575ft
to 2,069m 6,788ft

Max Town 10℃ 51°F 11℃ 52°F 13℃ 56°F 10℃ 50°F 10℃ 51°F 9℃ 47°F 5℃ 41°F
Min Town 4℃ 39°F 6℃ 43°F 6℃ 43°F 4℃ 39°F 3℃ 38°F 2℃ 36°F 1℃ 34°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 10℃ 51°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 11℃ 52°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudShwrsShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 3,069m 10,069ft to 2,729m 8,953ft , with rain below.

Max 13℃ 56°F
Min 6℃ 43°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 43°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudShwrs

Cloudy early, then rain showers later.

Snow Line from 3,159m 10,364ft to 2,919m 9,577ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
31

up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudLt RainMixedFair

Cloudy first, light rain showers then clear spells, fair later.

Snow Line from 3,089m 10,135ft to 2,529m 8,297ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 51°F
Min 3℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 51°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 47°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,679m 8,789ft to 2,469m 8,100ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

CloudMixedSnow ShowersLight Snow

Cloudy first, clear spells then moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,309m 7,575ft to 2,069m 6,788ft , 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 08:37 GMT, next update expected 11:00 GMT.

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.