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Bessans Val D'Arc Snow History

45.32° N 7.00° E
1970m altitude
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1 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)
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Is Bessans Val D'Arc snowsure?

The snowiest week in Bessans Val D'Arc is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week with 33cm of snowfall. Check out the Bessans Val D'Arc Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Bessans Val D'Arc

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December21cm2.8 days
January23cm3.0 days
February22cm3.2 days
March25cm3.5 days
April15cm2.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Bessans Val D'Arc during August (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of August for Bessans Val D'Arc is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Bessans Val D'Arc expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of August at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1970m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (3992m) is well above the middle elevation of Bessans Val D'Arc. Snowy weather is unlikely in Bessans Val D'Arc at the end of August but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Typical temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Bessans Val D'Arc during week four of August with the average afternoon temperature 13.9°C and the minimum temperature 11.8°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Generally light winds (average 6km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Bessans Val D'Arc and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Bessans Val D'Arc


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Bessans Val D'Arc and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Bessans Val D'Arc are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Bessans Val D'Arc and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Bessans Val D'Arc are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Bessans Val D'Arc and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Bessans Val D'Arc are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.