Yellow Snowfall Warning Issued for Highway 93 from Lake Louise to Saskatchewan River Crossing
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ECCC issued it on April 6, 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 snowfall warning for the Icefields Parkway, with total accumulations of 30 cm or more expected through Friday.
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- Record type
- Snowfall Warning
- Affected area
- Highway 93, Alberta
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Highway 93, Alberta.
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 ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, 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.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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