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Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast - 12th May 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 12 May.

Updated 12 May 2025 01:33 PDT.

Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected13 May
Next Snow Amount2in
Next 48 Hours10in
Next 7 Days12in
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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 58°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 9,774ft to 9,380ft, with rain below.

Mount Elbrus has 10in 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
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun
18
WindSW F3SW F2SW F3SW F3SW F3
12,467ft
35°F
Cloud
+1in
31°F
Snow
+3in
25°F
Snow
+6in
27°F
Fair
32°F
Clear
31°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
29°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2in
SW F2SW F2
9,482ft
45°F
Cloud
37°F
Snow
+2in
29°F
Snow
+8in
34°F
Fair
42°F
Clear
47°F
Cloud
44°F
Cloud
SW F2
6,496ft
58°F
Cloud
49°F
Lt Rain
40°F
Snow
45°F
Mixed
54°F
Clear
61°F
Cloud
56°F
Shwrs
Snow Line

varying 9,774ft
to 9,380ft

varying 9,610ft
to 7,871ft

varying 7,838ft
to 6,886ft

varying 7,772ft
to 7,411ft

varying 11,086ft
to 10,528ft

varying 10,988ft
to 9,446ft

Max Town58°F49°F40°F45°F54°F61°F56°F
Min Town42°F40°F33°F30°F30°F45°F42°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 58°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 58°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 1in New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 9,774ft to 9,380ft, with rain below.

Max 49°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

up to 3in New Snow

ShwrsLt RainMixedRain

Rain showers first, light rain then clear spells, rain later.

Snow Line from 9,610ft to 7,871ft, with rain below.

Max 40°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

up to 6in New Snow

SnowSnowSnowMixed

Snow at altitude early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 7,838ft to 6,886ft, with rain below.

Max 45°F
Min 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 45°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
15

New Snow

FogCloudMixedFair

Fog first, cloudy then clear spells, fair later.

Snow Line from 7,772ft to 7,411ft, with rain below.

Max 54°F
Min 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
16

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedCloud

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

Max 61°F
Min 45°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 45°F to daytime highs around 61°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
17

New Snow

ShwrsCloudCloudMixed

Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 11,086ft to 10,528ft, with rain below.

Max 56°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 56°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
18

up to 2in New Snow

MixedShwrsShwrsFair

Clear spells, rain showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 10,988ft to 9,446ft, 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 trail 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 01:33 PDT, 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.