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What is the weather like in Bessans in France, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Bessans on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Bessans during your winter holiday.

The weather in Bessans

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Bessans, located in the ski resort of Val Cenis in France. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Bessans? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Bessans

04 November 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2043 metres

Clouds and clearings

-1°C

Ono 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2059 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

2°C

O 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2098 metres

Wet snow with some sunshine

2°C

O 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2102 metres

Overcast

0°C

O 1

05 November 2026

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2168 metres

Mix of rain, sleet and snow

1°C

Ozo 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2289 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

3°C

Ozo 1
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2406 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

3°C

No 1
Evening

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2400 metres

Mix of rain, sleet and snow

1°C

Nnw 1

04 November 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2010 metres

Clouds and clearings

-8°C

Ozo 5
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2019 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-7°C

Ozo 7
Midday

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2048 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-7°C

Ozo 7
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2081 metres

Overcast

-7°C

Ozo 5

05 November 2026

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2112 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-6°C

Ozo 6
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2289 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-5°C

Ozo 5
Midday

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2405 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-4°C

Zo 4
Evening

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2389 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-5°C

O 3

14-day weather forecast for Bessans

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 November 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 3°C
1 mm
Ozo 2

2034 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 November 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
1°C / 3°C
3 mm
No 1

2126 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 November 2026
Mix of rain, sleet and snow
2°C / 3°C
9 mm
Nw 1

2296 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 November 2026
Bright sunny weather
-1°C / 3°C
0 mm
Zo 2

2186 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 November 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
-1°C / 3°C
2 mm
Zzo 3

2030 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 November 2026
Overcast with steady rainfall
3°C / 5°C
10 mm
Zzo 3

2135 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 November 2026
Overcast with some rain
5°C / 6°C
9 mm
Zzo 3

2692 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 November 2026
Overcast with some rain
4°C / 7°C
5 mm
Z 3

2567 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 November 2026
Overcast with steady rainfall
3°C / 4°C
11 mm
Zzw 3

2193 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 November 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C / 4°C
6 mm
Nw 3

1888 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 November 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
1°C / 3°C
5 mm
Wnw 3

1859 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 November 2026
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 4°C
2 mm
Wnw 3

1809 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
0°C / 3°C
1 cm
Z 2

1739 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
0°C / 3°C
1 cm
Zo 2

1655 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

04 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C /-7°C
1 cm
Ozo 7

2010 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-4°C
3 cm
Ozo 5

2112 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 November 2026
Overcast with some snowfall
-7°C /-4°C
9 cm
Ozo 2

2302 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 November 2026
Bright sunny weather
-10°C /-6°C
0 mm
Zzw 2

2186 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C /-3°C
2 cm
Zzo 4

2030 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 November 2026
Overcast and heavy snowfall
-3°C /-1°C
10 cm
Zzo 4

2135 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 November 2026
Overcast with some snowfall
-1°C /-1°C
9 cm
Zzo 4

2692 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 November 2026
Overcast with some snowfall
-2°C /-1°C
5 cm
Z 3

2567 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 November 2026
Overcast and heavy snowfall
-3°C /-3°C
11 cm
Z 4

2193 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-4°C
6 cm
Nw 3

1888 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-4°C
5 cm
Nw 3

1859 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-5°C /-3°C
2 cm
Wnw 4

1809 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C /-3°C
1 cm
Nnw 3

1739 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 November 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-4°C
1 cm
Nw 3

1655 metres

Snow depth in Bessans

Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Bessans. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Val Cenis ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Bessans.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 0 cm

Valley: 0 cm

  • Snow depth valley 0
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Closed
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Val Cenis

Snow depth valley 0
Number of km 0
Snow depth mountain 0
Number of lifts open 0
Type of snow keine Angabe
Funpark Closed
Latest snowfall
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Bessans

The weather report for Bessans is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Bessans. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.