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Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast - 22nd April 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 22 April.

Updated 21 April 2025 17:33 PDT.

Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast Highlights
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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 55°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

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

Mount Elbrus has 2in 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
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
Fri
25
Sat
26
Sun
27
Mon
28
WindSW F4SW F2SW F3SW F3SW F3SW F3SW F3
12,467ft
31°F
Mixed
32°F
Cloud
+1in
32°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1in
30°F
Snow
+3in
26°F
Light Snow
+1in
22°F
Mixed
18°F
Mixed
SW F3SW F3
9,482ft
42°F
Mixed
42°F
Cloud
40°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
39°F
Cloud
37°F
Cloud
33°F
Mixed
30°F
Mixed
SW F3
6,496ft
55°F
Fair
54°F
Shwrs
51°F
Shwrs
50°F
Cloud
51°F
Cloud
53°F
Clear
43°F
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 9,774ft
to 8,888ft

varying 10,069ft
to 8,133ft

varying 10,003ft
to 8,953ft

varying 9,741ft
to 8,396ft

Max Town55°F54°F51°F50°F51°F53°F43°F
Min Town40°F42°F41°F42°F40°F37°F31°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 55°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 55°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudMixed

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

Max 54°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 54°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
23

up to 1in New Snow

CloudLt RainStormCloud

Cloudy first, light rain showers then thunderstorms, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 9,774ft to 8,888ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
24

up to 1in New Snow

ShwrsShwrsShwrsCloud

Rain showers early, then cloudy later.

Snow Line from 10,069ft to 8,133ft, with rain below.

Max 50°F
Min 42°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 50°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
25

up to 3in New Snow

CloudLt RainCloudCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 10,003ft to 8,953ft, with rain below.

Max 51°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 51°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
26

up to 1in New Snow

MixedLt RainCloudCloud

Clear spells, light rain, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 9,741ft to 8,396ft, with rain below.

Max 53°F
Min 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 53°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
27

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearFair

Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, fair later.

Max 43°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
28

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedMixed

Fair early, then clear spells later.

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 17:33 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.