Road conditions
Is the Icefields Parkway open?
Icefields Parkway (Highway 93N): Lake Louise to Jasper · 221 km
Open — no closures reported
1 construction zone reported.
From Alberta 511 ↗️, which is authoritative and always takes precedence over this page.
This data may be delayed. Last updated October 8, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. — about 4 hours ago. Check the source directly before relying on it.
There is no fuel between Lake Louise and Jasper except at Saskatchewan River Crossing, and no mobile coverage for most of the route. Winter travel demands winter tyres and a full tank — avalanche control can close the road at short notice.
Construction
Roadwork causes delays, not closures — it does not change the verdict above.
- Constructionat JasperHWY-93 (Unknown)
Road maintenance operations on HWY-93 Near HWY-93A. Activities: One - lane alt traffic, Speed reduction, Be prepared to stop, Expect traffic delays
Lanes: No DataType: roadMaintenanceSeverity: Minor511 updated 3:02 p.m.
Connecting roads nearby
Closures and incidents on other roads within a few kilometres of this route. They are not closures of this highway.
- Full closureat Lake Louise (Jct Hwy 1)Moraine Lake Rd
General Information on Moraine Lake Rd All Directions Near Tramline. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed
Lanes: All lanes closedType: general511 updated 4:57 a.m. - Full closureat Lake Louise (Jct Hwy 1)Moraine Lake Rd (Unknown)
Seasonal Road Closure on Moraine Lake Rd Near Chemin Lake Louise. All lanes closed. Activities: Road Closed
Lanes: All lanes closedType: seasonalroadclosure511 updated 4:57 a.m. - Incidentat Valley of the Five LakesHWY-93A (Both)
Washout on HWY-93A Both Directions Near Marmot Rd. Lane Alternating. Activities: Lane closure, One - lane alt traffic, Temp traffic signals, Be prepared to stop, Expect traffic delays, Drive with caution
Lanes: Lane AlternatingType: WashoutSeverity: Major511 updated 4:59 a.m.
Weather along the route
Current conditions from the nearest Environment and Climate Change Canada station to each point. Mountain weather changes faster than any forecast — this is a guide, not a guarantee.
Lake Louise (Jct Hwy 1)
19°A mix of sun and cloud
Banff, 53 km away
- ThursdayA mix of sun and cloud19° / 7°
- FridayShowers10° / 0°
- SaturdayPeriods of snow0° / -4°
Columbia Icefield
No Environment Canada station reports from near here. Check conditions at both ends of the route and expect them to differ.
Jasper
14°Chance of showers
Jasper
Fire bans along the route
Fire bans, restrictions and advisories in effect near this road.
Advisories for Jasper and the Columbia Icefield
Park closures, wildlife warnings and trail advisories within 25 km of the route.
- Advisory: Public Advisory: It's berry season and bear encounters are likely ↗️Jasper National Park — issued July 13, 20262 km from the route
- Closure: Area Closure: Douglas-Fire Hillside prescribed fire operations in Jasper National Park (Amended) ↗️Jasper National Park — issued June 12, 20263 km from the route
- Restriction: Restricted Activity: Water activity zones and restrictions ↗️Jasper National Park — issued July 31, 20263 km from the route
- Closure: Area Closure: Temporary area closure for wildlife in Jasper National Park - Opal Hills hiking area ↗️Jasper National Park — issued September 25, 20264 km from the route
- Closure: Area Closure: Jasper National Park, wildfire impacted area. August 14, 2026 ↗️Jasper National Park — issued August 13, 20264 km from the route
- Restriction: Restricted Activity: Authorization for entry and travel in Jasper National Park ↗️Jasper National Park — issued September 08, 20265 km from the route
- Warning: Warning: The elk rutting season has begun ↗️Jasper National Park — issued August 25, 20265 km from the route
- Warning: Warning: Bears frequenting area - Jasper Townsite ↗️Jasper National Park — issued September 05, 20266 km from the route
- Advisory: Burgess Shale Area Closure - Emerald Basin ↗️Yoho National Park — issued September 09, 202618 km from the route
- Advisory: Burgess Shale Area Closure - Walcott Quarry ↗️Yoho National Park — issued September 11, 202620 km from the route
- Closure: Area Closure: Lake Minnewanka Trail, Aylmer Pass Trail, and Campgrounds ↗️Banff National Park — issued September 15, 202625 km from the route
- Closure: AREA CLOSURE - Lake Louise Area Trails ↗️Banff National Park — issued May 15, 202625 km from the route
Showing the 12 closest to the route, of 13.
Common questions
- Is the Icefields Parkway open?
- Open — no closures reported. 1 construction zone reported.
- What is happening on Icefields Parkway right now?
- Alberta 511 is reporting 1 construction zone on this route.
- What should I know before driving Icefields Parkway?
- There is no fuel between Lake Louise and Jasper except at Saskatchewan River Crossing, and no mobile coverage for most of the route. Winter travel demands winter tyres and a full tank — avalanche control can close the road at short notice.
- How long does the Icefields Parkway take to drive?
- Three hours without stops for the 230 km between Lake Louise and Jasper, and most people take far longer — the viewpoints are the reason to drive it. Budget a full day if you plan to stop at Peyto Lake, the Columbia Icefield and Athabasca Falls.
- Do I need a park pass for the Icefields Parkway?
- Yes. The Parkway runs entirely through Banff and Jasper National Parks, so a Parks Canada pass is required even if you only drive through without stopping.
- Is the Icefields Parkway open in winter?
- It stays open year-round, but it is not maintained to the standard of the Trans-Canada and closes for avalanche control and winter storms with little notice. Services along the route close for the season, so check conditions here and on Alberta 511 before setting out.
More
Road data from Alberta 511 (Government of Alberta), weather from Environment and Climate Change Canada, advisories from Parks Canada and Alberta Parks, fire bans from Alberta Fire Bans, and wildfire mapping from the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System. The verdict above is derived from that data by fixed rules, with no AI in the decision — but the official sources are authoritative and always take precedence. This page carries no advertising.