Besse 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 23:48 PDT
Avalanche Risk
Low Risk
The overall Avalanche Risk Level in Besse was reported as Low Risk (Level 1): ALWAYS check local advice before leaving marked runs.
2-Day Forecast for Besse
48-hours from 21 March.
See below for forecast detail
Besse Snow Forecast updated at 23:48 PDT, next update expected 05:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Besse
Max 45°F
Min 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 28°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Besse are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Besse
Max 41°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 41°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
22
up to 2in New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 5,210ft to 3,799ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Besse are in Paris (Europe/Paris) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Fair. | 29°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Fair. | 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 42°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 44°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 40°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 5% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 40°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 39°F | SE Calm | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 03:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | SE Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 37°F | SE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SE Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SE Light | 45% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SE Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | SE Light | 60% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | SE Light | 70% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 39°F | SE Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 40°F | SE Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | SE Light | 100% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | SE Light | 100% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 40°F | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 40°F | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 38°F | SE Light | 95% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SE Calm | 80% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SE Calm | 55% | |
| Sun | 22:00 |  | Clear sky. | 33°F | SE Calm | 40% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 30°F | SE Calm | 25% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fair. | 28°F | E Calm | 15% | |
Snow Forecast near Besse
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamrousse | 2in | 15in | |||||||
| Vaujany | 3in | 14in | |||||||
| Le Corbier | 2in | 12in | |||||||
| Les Deux Alpes | 2in | 11in | |||||||
| Alpe d'Huez | 2in | 11in | |||||||
| Puy Saint Vincent | 5in | 7in | |||||||
| Valloire | 1in | 7in |
Besse Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Besse.
This Snow Forecast for Besse, 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 Besse, 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.
Snow Reliability
Besse generally experiences good snow reliability, with average snow depths ranging from 100 to 200 cm during the peak season. Visitors are encouraged to check J2Ski for up-to-date snow conditions and forecasts.