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What is the weather like in Bessans in France, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Bessans on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Bessans during your winter holiday.

The weather in Bessans

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Bessans, located in the ski resort of Val Cenis in France. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Bessans? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Bessans

19 April 2025

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2435 metres

Overcast

2°C

Zo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2387 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

5°C

Zo 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2500 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

7°C

Ozo 3
Evening

Expectation 2 mm

0-degree limit 2394 metres

Heavy showers with severe thunderstorms

3°C

O 2

20 April 2025

Night

Expectation 4 mm

0-degree limit 2319 metres

Cloudy and some rain

2°C

Ono 2
Morning

Expectation 3 mm

0-degree limit 2348 metres

Heavy showers with occasional sunshine

4°C

Zo 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2450 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

6°C

Zo 3
Evening

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2293 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

3°C

Ozo 2

19 April 2025

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2425 metres

Overcast

-6°C

Zzo 4
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2364 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-4°C

Zo 5
Midday

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2483 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-3°C

Zo 7
Evening

Expectation 2 mm

0-degree limit 2377 metres

Heavy showers with snow or hail, and thunderstorms

-4°C

Zo 9

20 April 2025

Night

Expectation 4 cm

0-degree limit 2287 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-4°C

Zo 9
Morning

Expectation 3 cm

0-degree limit 2350 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-4°C

Zo 7
Midday

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2451 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-3°C

Zzo 4
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2280 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-5°C

Zzo 4

14-day weather forecast for Bessans

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C / 7°C
3 mm
Ozo 3

2335 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
2°C / 6°C
8 mm
Zo 3

2293 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C / 7°C
1 mm
Zo 2

2254 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
3°C / 8°C
1 mm
Nw 2

2320 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 April 2025
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
3°C / 7°C
8 mm
Nno 2

2221 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 April 2025
Heavy showers with occasional thunderstorms
2°C / 7°C
9 mm
Nnw 3

2051 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
2°C / 8°C
2 mm
Nnw 3

2052 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
2°C / 7°C
2 mm
Nno 2

2097 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
3°C / 7°C
2 mm
Zzo 2

2215 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 8°C
3 mm
Ozo 2

2291 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 8°C
3 mm
Zo 2

2366 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 April 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 9°C
1 mm
Zzo 2

2479 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 May 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 9°C
4 mm
Ozo 2

2520 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 May 2025
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 8°C
4 mm
Zo 3

2431 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-3°C
3 cm
Zo 8

2319 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-3°C
8 cm
Zo 7

2280 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-1°C
1 cm
Nnw 3

2243 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-1°C
1 cm
Nnw 3

2315 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 April 2025
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-5°C /-3°C
8 mm
N 4

2221 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 April 2025
Mix of rain, snow, hail and thunderstorm
-5°C /-3°C
9 mm
Nnw 5

2051 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-2°C
2 cm
Nw 5

2052 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /-2°C
2 cm
Nw 4

2097 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /-1°C
2 cm
Nw 3

2215 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /-1°C
3 cm
Nw 3

2291 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /0°C
3 cm
Nw 3

2366 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 April 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C /0°C
1 cm
W 4

2479 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 May 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C /0°C
4 cm
Nw 4

2520 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 May 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /-1°C
4 cm
Nw 4

2431 metres

Snow depth in Bessans

Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Bessans. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Val Cenis ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Bessans.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 255 cm

Valley: 140 cm

  • Snow depth valley 140
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Closed
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Val Cenis

Snow depth valley 140
Number of km 0
Snow depth mountain 255
Number of lifts open 0
Type of snow Neuschnee
Funpark Closed
Latest snowfall 17 April 2025
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Bessans

The weather report for Bessans is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Bessans. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.