Weather Forecast for Banff

A long period of significant snowfall continues over sections of the Icefields Parkway. Snowfall amounts will be highly variable. At elevations above 1800 m, another 15 to 25 cm can be expected by Saturday evening. The highest accumulations are likely south of Saskatchewan River Crossing. Snow will taper off to flurries by Saturday night. ### Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Road closures are possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Allow extra time for travel. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.

Heavy Rain and High Freezing Levels What: 30 to 50 mm accompanied by freezing levels of 2000 to 2600 metres. Where: East Columbia, East Kootenay - North. When: Now until this evening. Impacts: - Heavy rainfall and snowmelt from high freezing levels may increase the risk of localized flooding and landslides in sensitive areas. Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to impact southern B.C. delivering 30 to 50 mm of rainfall to the region through the evening. This is in addition to what has already fallen in the area this week. With freezing levels ranging from 2000 to 2600 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. Rain is expected to subside by the evening and freezing levels will trend downward as a cold front passes. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Heavy Rain and High Freezing Levels What: Near 50 mm accompanied by high freezing levels. Where: Elk Valley. When: Now until this evening. Impacts: - Heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to enhanced responses in river systems and potential for flooding. Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to impact southern B.C. delivering up to 50 mm of rainfall now through this evening. With freezing levels near or above 2500 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this event. Rain is forecast to subside by this evening and freezing levels will trend downwards as a cold front passes. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.