Update: Icefields Parkway and Maligne Lake Road are open
February 13, 2023
The Icefields Parkway and Maligne Lake Road are open. Snowfall levels from the winter storm forecasted to hit Jasper National Park starting February 12, 2023 were not as significant as expected.
Be prepared for changing weather - the Icefields Parkway is a mountain road with high elevation passes and exposed areas. The weather in the mountains can change quickly. It is not uncommon to have a sunny day in Jasper and a blizzard at the Columbia Icefield. Snow can be expected at any time of year.
High wind, blowing snow, and snowdrifts, are common near the Icefield Centre (105 km south of Jasper, 125 km north of Lake Louise). Be sure to drive defensively and obey speed limits.
Your safety is our priority.
Parks Canada only closes roads when absolutely necessary, when weather, road or avalanche conditions present a risk to human life. When roads are closed, gates are locked for the safety of park visitors and motorists. Breaking gates or intruding into avalanche control areas is unsafe and illegal.
To learn more about how the Icefields Parkway is managed in winter, click here.
Backcountry users should check avalanche.ca for updated conditions.
Plan ahead:
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