Is Mt Elbrus snowsure?

The snowiest week in Mt Elbrus is week 3 of March. There are typically 5.7 snowy days during this week with 41cm of snowfall. Check out the Mt Elbrus Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Mt Elbrus

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December20cm3.3 days
January25cm4.3 days
February22cm4.3 days
March33cm5.1 days
April28cm4.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Mt Elbrus during June (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of June for Mt Elbrus is 8 cm. There are typically 2.1 snowy days during this week. Mt Elbrus prevailing weather and snow conditions during the first week of June at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3070m, based on historical averages over the last 14 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (3626m) is slightly higher than the middle elevation of Mt Elbrus. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Mt Elbrus at the start of June but rain is more likely than snow because on average there are three days during this particular week each year when it rains instead. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Mt Elbrus during week one of June with average maximum temperature 4.2°C and minimum temperature 2.9°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 9km/h).


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Mt Elbrus and (2007 – 2022).

Winter
Summer

Mt Elbrus


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Mt Elbrus and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Mt Elbrus are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Mt Elbrus and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Mt Elbrus are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Mt Elbrus and (2007 – 2022)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Mt Elbrus are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.