Mount Elbrus Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus
This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Elbrus, Russia for 16 days from 12 November.
Updated 13 November 2025 01:38 AEDT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Elbrus.
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Mount Elbrus Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Elbrus?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
Forecast for today in Mount Elbrus
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 4cm New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,789m to 2,539m, with rain below.
Mount Elbrus has 10cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Elbrus Snow Report
| 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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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | S F2 | |||
| 3,800m | -3℃
 +4cm
| -4℃
 +4cm
| -5℃
+2cm
| -4℃
| -5℃
| -2℃
 | -2℃
|
| 2,890m | 2℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| 0℃
| 1℃
| 0℃
| -2℃
 | -4℃
 |
| 1,980m | 8℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 8℃
| 6℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,789m | varying 2,499m | varying 2,549m | ||||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 6℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ |
| Min Town | 5℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ |
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 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 4cm New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,789m to 2,539m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, fair later.
Snow Line from 2,499m to 2,369m, with rain below.
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,549m to 2,429m, with rain below.
Max 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then fair, clear sky 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 01:38 AEDT, 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.