Bessans 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 08:43 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Bessans

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Bessans Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Bessans?

Bessans Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,975m)
Next Snow Expected	13 April
Next Snow Amount	15cm 6in
Next 48 Hours	17cm 7in
Next 7 Days	17cm 7in
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Bessans

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

17cm 7in New Snow

Snow Line from 1,965m 6,447ft to 1,796m 5,892ft , with rain below.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 09:42 BST

Powder Possible :- 17cm 7in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bessans over the next 2 days.

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Bessans Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Bessans from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	Clear spells.	Max 7℃ 44°F Min 3℃ 38°F
Mon 13	up to 15cm up to 6in New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,965m 6,447ft to 1,796m 5,892ft , with rain below.	Max 3℃ 38°F Min 2℃ 35°F
Tue 14	up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 1,919m 6,296ft to 1,888m 6,194ft , with rain below.	Max 6℃ 42°F Min 2℃ 36°F
Wed 15	Cloudy.	Max 8℃ 47°F Min 1℃ 33°F
Thu 16	Clear sky.	Max 9℃ 48°F Min -3℃ 26°F
Fri 17	Clear spells.	Max 12℃ 53°F Min -1℃ 29°F
Sat 18	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ 55°F Min 3℃ 38°F

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.

Bessans Snow Forecast updated at 08:43 BST, next update expected 14:00 BST.

Ensemble forecast for Bessans, France at 1,750m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Bessans

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bessans
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Les Arcs	7cm 3in	7cm 3in
La Plagne	6cm 2in	6cm 2in
Méribel	6cm 2in	6cm 2in
Tignes	6cm 2in	6cm 2in
Courchevel	5cm 2in	5cm 2in
Les Menuires	5cm 2in	5cm 2in
Val Thorens	5cm 2in	5cm 2in

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Bessans

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Bessans, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.

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