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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 December 2024

Night

Expectation 5 mm

0-degree limit 2015 metres

Mix of rain, sleet and snow

-2°C

Wzw 3
Morning

Expectation 13 mm

0-degree limit 2162 metres

Heavy showers with snow or hail, and thunderstorms

1°C

Wzw 6
Midday

Expectation 10 mm

0-degree limit 2146 metres

Heavy showers with snow or hail, and thunderstorms

3°C

Wzw 6
Evening

Expectation 8 cm

0-degree limit 1632 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-5°C

Nw 5

23 December 2024

Night

Expectation 4 cm

0-degree limit 1563 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-6°C

Nw 5
Morning

Expectation 3 cm

0-degree limit 1686 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-6°C

Wnw 5
Midday

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 1812 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-4°C

Wnw 6
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1758 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-5°C

Wnw 6

22 December 2024

Night

Expectation 5 cm

0-degree limit 2045 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-8°C

Wnw 11
Morning

Expectation 13 mm

0-degree limit 2139 metres

Heavy showers with snow or hail, and thunderstorms

-6°C

Wnw 13
Midday

Expectation 10 mm

0-degree limit 2080 metres

Heavy showers with snow or hail, and thunderstorms

-7°C

Wnw 15
Evening

Expectation 8 cm

0-degree limit 1511 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-15°C

Nw 16

23 December 2024

Night

Expectation 4 cm

0-degree limit 1433 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-17°C

Nw 16
Morning

Expectation 3 cm

0-degree limit 1607 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-15°C

Nw 12
Midday

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 1730 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-14°C

Nw 10
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 1707 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-15°C

Nw 9

14-day weather forecast for Bessans

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 December 2024
Mix of rain, sleet and snow
-6°C / 3°C
37 mm
Wzw 6

1538 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 December 2024
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-7°C / -4°C
10 cm
Wnw 6

1538 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-6°C / -1°C
1 mm
Wnw 3

1660 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-4°C / 3°C
0 mm
Nw 2

2028 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-3°C / 3°C
0 mm
Zo 2

969 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-4°C / 3°C
0 mm
Zo 2

946 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-5°C / 1°C
0 mm
Zzo 2

734 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-6°C / 1°C
0 mm
Z 1

654 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-6°C / 0°C
0 mm
Zzw 2

607 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-6°C / -1°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

642 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C / -1°C
4 cm
Zw 3

857 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

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

936 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C / -2°C
3 cm
W 3

934 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C / -2°C
1 cm
W 4

973 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 December 2024
Overcast and heavy snowfall
-17°C /-6°C
37 cm
Wnw 15

1418 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 December 2024
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-17°C /-14°C
10 cm
Nw 12

1418 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-16°C /-11°C
1 mm
Nw 7

1606 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-12°C /-8°C
0 mm
No 3

2023 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-10°C /-4°C
0 mm
Zo 2

946 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-11°C /-5°C
0 mm
Zzo 3

734 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-12°C /-8°C
1 mm
W 4

642 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
4 cm
W 4

857 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

03 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-7°C
3 cm
Wnw 5

934 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

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

973 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 January 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
4 cm
W 5

936 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-13°C /-7°C
0 mm
W 3

607 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-12°C /-7°C
0 mm
Zzw 3

654 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 December 2024
Bright sunny weather
-9°C /-5°C
0 mm
Ozo 3

969 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: 60 cm

Valley: 30 cm

  • Snow depth valley 30
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Val Cenis

Snow depth valley 30
Number of km 75
Snow depth mountain 60
Number of lifts open 14
Type of snow griffig
Funpark Closed
Latest snowfall 20 December 2024
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.