Significant Snowfall Warning Issued for Highway 93 Icefields Parkway
This alert is no longer in effect.
ECCC issued it on April 4, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for Highway 93 between Lake Louise and Saskatchewan River Crossing, with up to 50 cm of snow possible in high elevations.
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- Record type
- Snowfall Warning
- Affected area
- Icefields Parkway, Alberta
- Issued
- April 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Icefields Parkway, Alberta.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow snowfall warning for a long period of significant snowfall. This alert is issued by the national weather agency and is currently in effect for the Icefields Parkway region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Highway 93 from Lake Louise to the Saskatchewan River Crossing. Impacted areas include high-elevation sections of the Icefields Parkway, such as Sunwapta Pass and Bow Summit.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area should prepare for challenging travel conditions and potential road closures. Visibility is expected to be reduced at times. Environment Canada encourages the public to monitor ongoing alerts and forecasts. Severe weather can be reported via email at ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.
Expected Conditions
Snowfall amounts will be highly variable depending on elevation. Areas above 1800 meters, including Sunwapta Pass, are expected to receive upwards of 30 cm of snow. The highest elevation areas south of Saskatchewan River Crossing, including Bow Summit, could see total accumulations reaching close to 50 cm for the week. These conditions will likely lead to reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and remains in place through Friday evening. Snow is expected to taper off to flurries on Saturday.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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