Residents and visitors in Banff, Alberta, are preparing for a lot of snow as Environment Canada issued an alert for heavy snow on March 11, 2026. The agency expects between 15 and 25 centimetres of snow to fall tonight, which will likely make travel difficult and increase safety risks.
The snow is expected to get heavier early this evening and continue through Thursday morning. This weather will affect major routes like the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 93, potentially creating dangerous driving conditions for commuters and park staff.
Once the snow stops, the area will see a sharp drop in temperatures. Forecasters expect nighttime lows to reach -16°C by Saturday, March 14, 2026, leading to several days of freezing weather across the park.
Parks Canada and Avalanche Canada are asking people to be very careful in the remote mountain areas. The combination of heavy new snow and changing weather increases the risk of avalanches, so it is important to check safety updates before heading out.
