Icefield Parkway Closure Due to Massive Snow Slide

0:00The Icefield Parkway, or Highway 93 North, connecting BAMF and Jasper National Parks, remains shut down after a huge snow slide blocked the route. Parks Canada announced Tuesday that cleanup will take much longer than expected because of the massive debris pile near Mount Hector. No one was caught in the slide, and the closure prioritizes safety for crews and drivers. Highway teens are pushing hard with bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and snow plows to clear the mess. But incoming snow and strong winds due Wednesday are revving up avalanche risks, especially at higher spots along the road. Officials say the highway stays closed until it's fully safe, with no firm reopening date in sight. Travelers and backcountry fans are facing real dangers this week, as avalanche ratings hit considerable on the parkway and high on sections of the strive. Trans Canada, east of field, British Columbia. A special warning started March 20th for the central Rockies, urging folks to avoid steep slopes over 30 degrees and watch for weeks

1:00no. Layers buried under new storms. This season has seen 11 avalanche deaths across Western Canada, including 10 west of Calgary, four just last weekend in northwestern British. Columbia, and Alberta's only one a 15-year-old at Nakiska ski area, back on February 27th. March stands out as the riskiest month in the Rockies. Parks Canada keeps stressing smart choices in this touchy snow pack, and crews will keep at it as weather eases, hoping to get the parkway moving again. Before too long, stay informed with Canada News Today, AI-powered updates.