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Ski resort in Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia
Gudauri
Georgia's main ski resort, on a south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus beside the Georgian Military Highway.
Forecast updated , when it was 14:00 in Gudauri (GMT+4).
Gudauri snow forecast at 3,279 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Monday, with 1–6 cm over the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Gudauri at the top lift (3,279 m / 10,800 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 1–6 cm (0–3 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Monday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) and the freezing level near 2,700 m (8,900 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Tuesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,700 m (8,900 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 21 km/h (13 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 79% cloud
Gudauri hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Gudauri in the next 24 hours.
Gudauri 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Gudauri this week: Tuesday. No fresh snow, bluebird, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyFair ski day−7 to 0 °C (19 to 32 °F) · freezing level 2,950 m (9,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | CloudyPoor ski day−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) · freezing level 2,700 m (8,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snowFair ski day−12 to −7 °C (10 to 19 °F) · freezing level 2,050 m (6,700 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | BluebirdBest day−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SunnyFair ski day−12 to −5 °C (10 to 23 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | SunnyFair ski day−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Gudauri 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Snow−7 to −5 °C (19 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 2–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−13 to −7 °C (9 to 19 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Snow−14 to −10 °C (7 to 14 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Snow−16 to −11 °C (3 to 12 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−20 to −9 °C (−4 to 16 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny−19 to −8 °C (−2 to 18 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Gudauri on the upper mountain?
About 15 cm (6 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Gudauri snow forecast at 1,990 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
A small chance of snow on Monday.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Gudauri in the village (1,990 m / 6,500 ft) in the next 7 days, though one weather model shows a little. Expect temperatures from 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) and the freezing level near 2,750 m (9,000 ft) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Tuesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,750 m (9,000 ft)
- Wind
- 4 km/h (2 mph), gusts 14 km/h (9 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 79% cloud
Gudauri hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Gudauri in the next 24 hours.
Gudauri 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny1 to 9 °C (34 to 48 °F) · freezing level 2,950 m (9,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,700 m (8,900 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Light snow−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Bluebird−5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Sunny−4 to 4 °C (25 to 39 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sun−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Gudauri 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Rain1 to 3 °C (34 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Snow−6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 4–6 cm (1–3 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny−11 to 0 °C (12 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Gudauri in the village?
About 3 cm (1 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Gudauri?
- Region
- Mtskheta-Mtianeti
- Country
- Georgia
- Mountains
- Caucasus, Greater Caucasus
- Village
- 1,990 m
- Top lift
- 3,279 m
- Vertical
- 1,289 m
- Season
- December to April
- Airports
- Tbilisi (TBS)
About Gudauri
Gudauri is on a south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus, near the Jvari Pass on the Georgian Military Highway. It is about 120 km north of Tbilisi.
The slopes are above the tree line. Heliskiing is also offered in the area.
When does it snow in Gudauri?
In Gudauri, snow falls on about 14 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from October to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 days | 9 days | 14 days | 11 days | 6 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 5 days | 6 days | 8 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Gudauri month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 11% | −17 to −7 °C (1 to 19 °F) | 23 |
| February | 9 | 11% | −16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F) | 20 |
| March | 14 | 22% | −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F) | 19 |
| April | 11 | 17% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | 21 |
| May | 6 | 8% | −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | 21 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) | 23 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 6 to 14 °C (43 to 57 °F) | 26 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) | 28 |
| September | <1 | 1% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) | 24 |
| October | 5 | 5% | −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) | 23 |
| November | 6 | 10% | −10 to 0 °C (14 to 32 °F) | 23 |
| December | 8 | 13% | −15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F) | 22 |
Snow in Gudauri in October
In October, Gudauri gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 5% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gudauri in November
In November, Gudauri gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to 0 °C (14 to 32 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gudauri in December
In December, Gudauri gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −15 to −5 °C (5 to 23 °F). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gudauri in January
In January, Gudauri gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −17 to −7 °C (1 to 19 °F). About 23 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gudauri in February
In February, Gudauri gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F). About 20 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gudauri in March
In March, Gudauri gets snow on about 14 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 22% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −3 °C (10 to 27 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gudauri in April
In April, Gudauri gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Gudauri in May
In May, Gudauri gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 8% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Gudauri?
Of the last ten winters in Gudauri, 2020/21 was the snowiest, about 17% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2019/20, about 27% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 23 December 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 74% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 102% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 102% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 73% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 117% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 96% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 102% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 117% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 99% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 116% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Gudauri
Does Gudauri have snow at Christmas?
Gudauri had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Gudauri have snow at New Year?
Gudauri had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Gudauri have snow in mid-February?
Gudauri had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Gudauri have snow at Easter?
Gudauri had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 8 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Gudauri?
It snows on about 68 days a year in Gudauri at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 14 days.
What is the snowiest month in Gudauri?
March is the snowiest month in Gudauri, bringing about 22% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Gudauri?
Of the last ten winters in Gudauri, 2020/21 was the snowiest, about 17% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2019/20, about 27% below average.
How cold does Gudauri get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Gudauri at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −17 °C (1 °F) and highs of −7 °C (19 °F).
How many bluebird days does Gudauri get in winter?
From December to March, Gudauri averages about 21 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day. January is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Gudauri?
The village or lowest lift at Gudauri is at 1,990 m (6,500 ft) and the top lift is at 3,279 m (10,800 ft), a vertical drop of 1,289 m (4,200 ft).
When does the ski season start in Gudauri?
The lifts at Gudauri usually open in december and close in april. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Gudauri
Sources: Wikipedia