Bessans 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 19:43 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 19:48 NZST
Powder Possible :- 17cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bessans over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Bessans
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Bessans Snow Forecast updated at 19:43 NZST, next update expected 01:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Bessans
Max 7℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, clear spells later.
Snow falling to 1,935m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Bessans are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 19:48 NZST
Powder Possible :- 17cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bessans over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Bessans
Max 3℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
up to 15cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,965m to 1,796m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Bessans are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 02:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 4℃ | E Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 4℃ | E Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | ![]() | Fair. | 4℃ | E Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 4℃ | E Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 4℃ | E Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 4℃ | E Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 5℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 5℃ | E Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 5℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 6℃ | E Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 6℃ | E Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | ![]() | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | E Light | 20% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | ![]() | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | E Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | ![]() | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | E Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | ![]() | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | E Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | ![]() | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | E Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 5℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 5℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | ![]() | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 4℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 4℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 02:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 03:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 04:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 06:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 07:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 08:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 09:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 10:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 17:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | ![]() | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 20:00 | ![]() | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 21:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 22:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | E Light | 100% |
| Mon | 23:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | E Light | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Bessans
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Plagne | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 7cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Tignes | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Courchevel | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Méribel | 6cm | 6cm |
Bessans Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bessans.
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.




