January 26, 2024
Warmer temperatures over the next several days in Jasper and Banff national parks will increase the avalanche hazard. For public safety, it is anticipated that a 20 km section of the Icefields Parkway will be closed Monday, January 29, 2024, for avalanche control work. This will reduce the likelihood of a natural avalanche that could put the safety of travellers at risk.
Closure time: Intermittent one-hour closures between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Closure location: Parker Ridge to Pinto Lake Trailhead in Banff National Park, approximately 20 km south of Parker Ridge.
All other sections of the Icefields Parkway are open.
Please monitor 511 Alberta frequently for updates.
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, click here.
Backcountry users should check avalanche.ca for updated conditions.