Bessans 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 19:46 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Bessans

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 3 May.

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	4 May
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	6cm
Next 7 Days	6cm
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Long-range Snow Outlook for Bessans

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 11℃
Min -3℃

6cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,965m to 1,812m, with rain below.

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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 03	Cloudy.	Max 10℃ Min 2℃
Mon 04	up to 2cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 1,965m to 1,919m, with rain below.	Max 6℃ Min 3℃
Tue 05	up to 4cm New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 1,904m to 1,812m, with rain below.	Max 6℃ Min 2℃
Wed 06	Clear spells.	Max 7℃ Min -1℃
Thu 07	Clear spells.	Max 9℃ Min -2℃
Fri 08	Cloudy.	Max 11℃ Min -3℃
Sat 09	Light rain/snow.	Max 9℃ Min 4℃

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 19:46 CDT, next update expected 01:00 CDT.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Bessans

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bessans
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Les Menuires	16cm	37cm
Val Thorens	16cm	37cm
Les Arcs	17cm	36cm
La Plagne	10cm	29cm
Méribel	12cm	29cm
Tignes	10cm	29cm
Courchevel	9cm	23cm

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.