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Mount Elbrus Long-Range Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2026

Mount Elbrus Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 02 May 2026 20:44 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 3 May.

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 Expected3 May
Next Snow Amount 7cm 3in
Next 48 Hours 12cm 5in
Next 7 Days 24cm 9in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Elbrus

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

22cm 9in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,995m 9,826ft to 2,118m 6,949ft , with rain below.

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
03
Mixed

up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,995m 9,826ft to 2,365m 7,759ft , with rain below.

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Mon
04
Mixed

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,995m 9,826ft to 2,457m 8,061ft , with rain below.

Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Tue
05
Cloud

up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,565m 8,415ft to 2,395m 7,858ft , with rain below.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Wed
06
Cloud

up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,488m 8,163ft to 2,195m 7,201ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Thu
07
Cloud

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 2,180m 7,152ft to 2,118m 6,949ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Fri
08
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃ 45°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Sat
09
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

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 20:44 BST, 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)

Russia Hotels Map

 

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.