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Most Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in Russia with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Dombaj 26cm 10in
Sheregesh 20cm 8in
Rosa Khutor 12cm 5in
Belokurikha 11cm 4in
Zavjalikha 11cm 4in
Zil 10cm 4in

Forecast updated : 12 Nov 2025 06:39 UTC

Russian Snow Forecasts

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Find out about the skiing in Russia, in our comparison of Russian Ski Resorts, below. Sort by suitability, altitude, piste length, etc.

 Russian Snow Reports

November 12, 2025

There is snow forecast to fall in Russia over the next 2 days, in at least 9 Ski Resorts including Dombaj, Krasnaya Polyana, Krasnoyarsk, Mount Elbrus and Rosa Khutor.

See all Snow Forecasts for Russia.

The Best Ski Resorts in Russia

Ski Resorts in Russia
Ski ResortPistesTopBeginn.Interm.Experts
Abzakovo- 820m 2,690ft ---
Aiquaivenchorr-----
Arkhyz 2km 1 miles 1,770m 5,807ft ---
Belokurikha- 2,020m 6,627ft ---
Dombaj- 2,600m 8,530ft ---
Krasnaya Polyana 25km 16 miles 2,228m 7,310ft ---
Krasnoyarsk- 515m 1,690ft ---
Krylatskoye- 260m 853ft ---
Kvan- 280m 919ft ---
Lebediniy-----
Loujki- 280m 919ft ---
Manikhino 1km 1 miles 245m 804ft ---
Mount Cheget 16km 10 miles 3,100m 10,171ft 1*3*5*
Mount Elbrus 23km 14 miles 3,800m 12,467ft 1*2*5*
Ohta Park 2km 1 miles 160m 525ft ---
Rosa Khutor 77km 48 miles 2,286m 7,500ft 4*5*4*
Sheregesh- 1,270m 4,167ft ---
Shukolovo 4km 2 miles 250m 820ft ---
Volen- 290m 951ft ---
Zavjalikha- 862m 2,828ft ---
Zil- 2,340m 7,677ft ---

The Ski Resorts of Russia

Compare the top ski areas for ski area size, altitude, and suitability for beginner, intermediate and expert skiers.

 Largest ski areas in Russia

The most extensive downhill ski areas in Russia, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in Russia
Ski ResortPistes
Krasnaya Polyana 25km 16 miles
Mount Cheget 16km 10 miles
Mount Elbrus 23km 14 miles
Rosa Khutor 77km 48 miles

 Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Russia

The highest altitude ski resorts in Russia, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Russia
Ski ResortResort
Aiquaivenchorr 1,010m 3,314ft
Arkhyz 1,453m 4,767ft
Belokurikha 1,500m 4,921ft
Dombaj 1,650m 5,413ft
Krasnaya Polyana 600m 1,969ft
Mount Cheget 1,980m 6,496ft
Mount Elbrus 1,980m 6,496ft
Rosa Khutor 819m 2,687ft
Sheregesh 670m 2,198ft
Zavjalikha 430m 1,411ft

 Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Russia

The highest lift-served skiing in Russia, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Russia
Ski ResortTop
Arkhyz 1,770m 5,807ft
Belokurikha 2,020m 6,627ft
Dombaj 2,600m 8,530ft
Krasnaya Polyana 2,228m 7,310ft
Mount Cheget 3,100m 10,171ft
Mount Elbrus 3,800m 12,467ft
Rosa Khutor 2,286m 7,500ft
Sheregesh 1,270m 4,167ft
Zavjalikha 862m 2,828ft
Zil 2,340m 7,677ft

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Russia

The best beginner ski areas in Russia, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Russia
Ski ResortBeginn.
Rosa Khutor4*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Russia

The best intermediate ski resorts in Russia, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Russia
Ski ResortInterm.
Mount Cheget3*
Rosa Khutor5*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Russia

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Russia, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Russia
Ski ResortExperts
Mount Cheget5*
Mount Elbrus5*
Rosa Khutor4*

Russia

Our Russian Ski Resort pages include Skiing Facts, Snow Reports and Forecasts (for most major ski resorts), local accommodation and online ski hire booking (where available) for 21 Ski Resorts in Russia.

You can find the major ski stations listed on the Top Russian Ski Resorts page, ranked according to various criteria.