Massive Avalanche Sends Onlookers Fleeing At Russian Ski Resort

Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia — Unnerving footage from Elbrus Ski Resort in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia where a massive avalanche came crashing down the slopes engulfing the parking lot in a powder cloud and sending onlookers fleeing.

Holy shit, this morning this is scary! A massive avalanche struck the Elbrus Resort in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia on January 15. pic.twitter.com/cl0RxbvlWS

— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) January 15, 2026

The slide occurred yesterday January, 15, 2026. Thankfully no injuries or deaths have been reported. The slide happened five days after local authorities closed down sections of the mountain due to avalanche danger and it looks like that was a wise decision.

Another clip from Elbrus Resort in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. pic.twitter.com/LBapYhHhFb

— Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) January 15, 2026

This wouldn’t be the first time this same parking lot has gotten hit by an avalanche. Check out this footage of wet slide that took out multiple vehicles at Mount Elbrus back in 2018. Wild place to park your car:

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