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 3 July.
Updated 03 July 2025 10:37 AEST.
| Next Snow? | |
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| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mount Elbrus. |
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 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
03
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,979m to 2,869m, with rain below.
Mount Elbrus has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Elbrus Snow Report
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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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| Thu 03 | Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | |
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| Wind | NE F2 | ||||||
| 3,800m | 2℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
 +4cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
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| 2,890m | 5℃
 | 5℃
 | 7℃
| 8℃
| 11℃
| 12℃
| 12℃
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| 1,980m | 11℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
| 15℃
| 17℃
| 23℃
| 24℃
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| Snow Line | varying 2,979m | varying 3,269m | 3,249m | ||||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 12℃ | 13℃ | 15℃ | 17℃ | 23℃ | 24℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 9℃ | 10℃ | 12℃ | 14℃ |
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 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
03
up to 1cm New Snow
Fog first, cloudy then light rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,979m to 2,869m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, fog later.
Snow Line from 3,269m to 3,259m, with rain below.
Max 13℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, rain showers later.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Max 17℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 23℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 23℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then light rain showers, clear sky later.
Max 24℃
Min 14℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 24℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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 10:37 AEST, 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.