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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

22 January 2025

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2054 metres

Overcast

-3°C

Ozo 1
Morning

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 1991 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-2°C

O 1
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2154 metres

Wet snow with some sunshine

2°C

O 2
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2120 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-1°C

O 1

23 January 2025

Night

Expectation 3 cm

0-degree limit 2122 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-1°C

Wzw 1
Morning

Expectation 4 mm

0-degree limit 2293 metres

Wet snow with occasional sunshine

1°C

W 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2331 metres

Bright sunny weather

3°C

Wnw 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2172 metres

Fairly cloudless

0°C

Wnw 3

22 January 2025

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2059 metres

Overcast

-11°C

Z 3
Morning

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 2108 metres

Overcast and heavy snowfall

-7°C

Z 3
Midday

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2200 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-6°C

Zzw 3
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2165 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-7°C

Zzw 4

23 January 2025

Night

Expectation 3 cm

0-degree limit 2191 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-6°C

Wzw 5
Morning

Expectation 4 cm

0-degree limit 2306 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-5°C

Wnw 5
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2303 metres

Bright sunny weather

-6°C

Wnw 5
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2113 metres

Fairly cloudless

-9°C

Wnw 5

14-day weather forecast for Bessans

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 January 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-3°C / 2°C
3 mm
O 2

1991 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 January 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 3°C
7 mm
Wnw 3

2095 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 January 2025
Bright sunny weather
0°C / 6°C
0 mm
Wnw 2

2268 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 January 2025
Bright sunny weather
-2°C / 1°C
1 mm
Ono 2

2071 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-1°C / 2°C
5 cm
Zzo 3

1354 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-2°C / 2°C
6 cm
Zzo 3

1228 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 January 2025
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-4°C / 0°C
15 cm
Wnw 5

872 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C / 0°C
2 cm
Wzw 3

614 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

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

830 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 January 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-4°C / 1°C
5 mm
W 3

926 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 February 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C / 1°C
4 cm
Wzw 3

1052 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 February 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-4°C / 1°C
7 mm
W 3

1019 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 February 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-3°C / 1°C
4 mm
Wnw 3

1134 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 February 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
-5°C / 1°C
2 mm
Wnw 3

1004 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-6°C
3 cm
Z 4

2059 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-5°C
7 cm
Wnw 5

2035 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 January 2025
Bright sunny weather
-9°C /-3°C
0 mm
W 4

2216 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 January 2025
Bright sunny weather
-7°C /-4°C
1 mm
Zzw 4

2071 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-6°C
5 cm
Zzo 5

1354 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-5°C
6 cm
Zzo 5

1228 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 January 2025
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-12°C /-9°C
15 cm
Wnw 7

872 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-9°C
2 cm
Wnw 4

614 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-9°C
8 cm
Wnw 4

830 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-7°C
5 cm
Nw 4

926 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 February 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-6°C
4 cm
W 4

1052 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 February 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-6°C
7 cm
Wnw 4

1019 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 February 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-6°C
4 cm
Wnw 4

1134 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 February 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
2 cm
Wnw 5

1004 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: 150 cm

Valley: 45 cm

  • Snow depth valley 45
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Val Cenis

Snow depth valley 45
Number of km 120
Snow depth mountain 150
Number of lifts open 29
Type of snow Neuschnee
Funpark Open
Latest snowfall 19 January 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.