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Bessans Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th August 2026

Bessans 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 August 2026 12:48 NZST

Avalanche Risk

2Avalanche Risk Level 2

Moderate

The overall Avalanche Risk Level in La Plagne was reported as Moderate (Level 2): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.

2-Day Forecast for Bessans

48-hours from 12 August.

See below for forecast detail

Bessans Snow Forecast updated at 12:48 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.

Forecast for today in Bessans

Max 20℃
Min 13℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
12

Snow unlikely

ClearShwrsShwrsClear

Clear sky, rain showers, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Bessans are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Bessans

Max 22℃
Min 12℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

ClearClearLt DrizzleClear

Clear sky, light drizzle, clear sky later.

Forecast times for Bessans are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Bessans from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Wed02:00Clear

Clear sky.14℃E
Calm
0%
Wed03:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃E
Calm
0%
Wed04:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃E
Light
0%
Wed05:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃E
Light
0%
Wed06:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃E
Light
0%
Wed07:00Fair

Fair.13℃E
Light
0%
Wed08:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃E
Light
0%
Wed09:00Clear

Clear sky.17℃E
Light
0%
Wed10:00Fair

Fair.18℃E
Light
0%
Wed11:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.18℃E
Light
0%
Wed12:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.19℃E
Light
30%
Wed13:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.19℃E
Light
65%
Wed14:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.20℃E
Light
90%
Wed15:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.20℃E
Light
100%
Wed16:00Drizzle

Drizzle.19℃E
Light
100%
Wed17:00Drizzle

Drizzle.19℃E
Light
100%
Wed18:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.19℃E
Light
100%
Wed19:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.18℃E
Light
100%
Wed20:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.17℃E
Light
90%
Wed21:00Mixed

Clear spells.16℃E
Calm
60%
Wed22:00Fair

Fair.15℃E
Calm
25%
Wed23:00Clear

Clear sky.14℃E
Calm
0%
Thu00:00Clear

Clear sky.14℃SW
Calm
0%
Thu01:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SW
Calm
0%
Thu02:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SW
Light
0%
Thu03:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SW
Light
0%
Thu04:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SW
Light
0%
Thu05:00Clear

Clear sky.12℃SW
Light
0%
Thu06:00Clear

Clear sky.12℃SW
Light
0%
Thu07:00Clear

Clear sky.13℃SW
Light
0%
Thu08:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃SW
Light
0%
Thu09:00Clear

Clear sky.18℃SW
Calm
0%
Thu10:00Clear

Clear sky.19℃SW
Light
0%
Thu11:00Clear

Clear sky.20℃SW
Light
0%
Thu12:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.21℃SW
Light
15%
Thu13:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.22℃SW
Light
35%
Thu14:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.19℃SW
Light
55%
Thu15:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.21℃SW
Light
70%
Thu16:00Hvy Drizzle

Heavy drizzle.18℃SW
Light
80%
Thu17:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.19℃SW
Light
90%
Thu18:00Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.20℃SW
Light
85%
Thu19:00Mixed

Clear spells.19℃SW
Light
80%
Thu20:00Clear

Clear sky.18℃SW
Light
65%
Thu21:00Clear

Clear sky.17℃SW
Calm
45%
Thu22:00Clear

Clear sky.16℃SW
Calm
20%
Thu23:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃SW
Calm
0%
Fri00:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃S
Calm
0%
Fri01:00Clear

Clear sky.15℃S
Calm
0%

Snow Forecast near Bessans

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Bessans are not available.

Bessans Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bessans.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Bessans, France gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Bessans, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Snow Reliability

Bessans typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80-120 cm during peak season. Visitors are encouraged to check the latest snow info on J2Ski for up-to-date conditions.