Bessans Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bessans
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This is the Snow Forecast for Bessans, France for 15 days from 26 March.
Updated 25 March 2025 15:35 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 3in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bessans.
Forecast for today in Bessans
Max 43°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Bessans has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Bessans Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 24in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 22in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Pistes Open | 3 Trails (100%) |
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| Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F3 | SE F2 | |||
| 7,218ft | 37°F
| 38°F
| 39°F
| 27°F
 +2in
| 40°F
| 37°F
| 29°F
+1in
|
| NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 6,480ft | 41°F
| 43°F
| 42°F
| 30°F
+2in
| 42°F
| 46°F
| 31°F
 +1in
|
| NW F2 | NW F3 | ||||||
| 5,741ft | 43°F
| 45°F
| 45°F
| 33°F
+2in
| 45°F
| 49°F
| 33°F
+1in
|
| Snow Line | 5,741ft | 5,741ft | 5,741ft | ||||
| Max Town | 43°F | 45°F | 45°F | 33°F | 45°F | 49°F | 33°F |
| Min Town | 29°F | 29°F | 33°F | 26°F | 26°F | 35°F | 29°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Bessans Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 43°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 43°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Max 45°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.
Max 45°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 33°F
Min 26°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 26°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
2in New Snow
Light snow early, then fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 45°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 49°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 33°F
Min 29°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 29°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
1in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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 trail 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.
Bessans Snow Forecast updated at 15:35 PDT, next update expected 21:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Bessans
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courchevel | 1in | 6in | |||||||
| Les Menuires | 2in | 5in | |||||||
| Méribel | 2in | 5in | |||||||
| Val Thorens | 2in | 5in | |||||||
| Les Arcs | 1in | 4in | |||||||
| La Plagne | 1in | 4in | |||||||
| Tignes | 1in | 4in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bessans
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bessans, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bessans, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Bessans is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Bessans will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Bessans for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.