Yellow Snowfall Warning Issued for Highway 93 from Lake Louise to Saskatchewan River Crossing

Alert Details

Environment Canada (ECCC) has issued a yellow snowfall warning for the Icefields Parkway region. This long-duration snowfall event is currently in effect and is classified as a moderate-severity weather occurrence requiring immediate awareness from travelers and residents.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Highway 93, covering the stretch from Lake Louise to the Saskatchewan River Crossing. Forecasters indicate that the highest snowfall amounts are expected to accumulate mainly between the Columbia Icefields and Lake Louise.

What You Should Do

Travelers are advised that road conditions will likely be challenging and visibility may be reduced at times. Residents should continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, the public can email [email protected], call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.

Expected Conditions

This is a long-duration snowfall event. Total accumulations of 30 cm or more are expected by the time the system moves out. Heavy snow will contribute to difficult travel conditions across the high-elevation mountain passes.

Timeline

The snowfall is forecast to continue through the evening of February 27, 2026, and is expected to taper off during the day on Friday. The current alert is effective immediately and is set to expire at 4:14 PM (16:14 UTC) on February 27, 2026.