Note to Weeping Wall and Polar Circus area users:
Please avoid ice climbs in this area on Friday, January 17th due to required avalanche control work. Public information bulletin follows below:

Avalanche control work on the Icefields Parkway
Delays and intermittent closures of 1hr or less on Friday, January 17th

A winter storm is anticipated to hit Jasper and Banff National Parks, bringing with it as much as 15cm of snow by Friday, January 17 2025. Intermittent closures between Parker Ridge and Saskatchewan Crossing will be required to allow Parks Canada staff to conduct avalanche control and ensure the safety of motorists on the Icefields Parkway. Road condition updates may be found using Alberta 511.

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. To learn more about how the Icefields Parkway is managed, click here.

Plan ahead:
• Always check 511.Alberta.ca for road conditions and traffic information.
• Respect road closures and delays.
• Know the weather forecast.
• Be prepared. Bring a fully stocked emergency car kit for all Icefields Parkway travels
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Media inquiries
Jasper National Park
Email: jnpmedia@pc.gc.ca