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
21 February 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2061 metres
-2°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2129 metres
1°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2267 metres
4°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2336 metres
1°C
22 February 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2577 metres
1°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2758 metres
4°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2883 metres
8°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2627 metres
3°C
21 February 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 1892 metres
-10°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2006 metres
-8°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2120 metres
-6°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2223 metres
-7°C
22 February 2026
Night
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2380 metres
-7°C
Morning
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2655 metres
-4°C
Midday
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2787 metres
-2°C
Evening
Expectation 0 mm
0-degree limit 2522 metres
-5°C
14-day weather forecast for Bessans
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Frost line
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Frost line
1973 metres
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Frost line
2434 metres
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Frost line
2380 metres
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Frost line
2762 metres
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Frost line
2039 metres
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Frost line
1878 metres
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Frost line
1765 metres
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Frost line
1575 metres
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Frost line
1454 metres
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Frost line
1413 metres
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Frost line
1522 metres
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Frost line
1590 metres
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Frost line
1420 metres
Date
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Frost line
1344 metres
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Frost line
1875 metres
Date
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Frost line
2340 metres
Date
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Frost line
2309 metres
Date
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Frost line
2700 metres
Date
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Frost line
2039 metres
Date
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Frost line
1878 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1765 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1575 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1454 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1413 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1522 metres
Date
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Expectation
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Frost line
1590 metres
Date
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Frost line
1420 metres
Date
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Expectation
Wind
Frost line
1344 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: 170 cm
Valley: 40 cm
- Snow depth valley 40
- Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
- Valley descent open Open
- Hiking trails open (km) 0
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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.