Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway)6,677 ft · Alberta
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Next 3 days0.8″Forecast
Days 4–70.4″Forecast
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Forecast: Environment Canada · updated 10:05 pm MDT. Inches. Estimates.
As of 6:25 pm MDT, Stoke scores Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) 82 out of 100 today, with 0.4 in more on the way and light summit wind (3.1 mph). The Environment Canada forecast for the next 2 days: 0.8 in of snow, highs of 34–41°F.
Avalanche danger · Brazeau, Churchill, Cirrus and nearby areas
Official forecast from Avalanche Canada
No daily danger ratings yet. Avalanche Canada starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. avalanche.ca
Read the full forecast at Avalanche CanadaForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Avalanche Canada.
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Access
Sunwapta Pass (Icefields Parkway)Where most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alberta
Conditions
- Forecast snow
- 0.4 in Environment Canada
- Ridge wind
- 3.1 mph Environment Canada
- Temperature
- 35.6°F Environment Canada
Updated 6:25 pm MDT. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: Environment Canada.
Today
Go. Light wind.
82Stoke score
Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) snow forecast
Best day to ski Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) this week
- 82Go
- 57Maybe
- 56Maybe
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 34°Low 30°Snow 0.4 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 3 mph
- Thu, Nov 5RainHigh 41°Low 30°Snow 0.4 inChance of precipitation 80%Wind 9 mph
- Fri, Nov 6RainHigh 37°Low 34°Snow —Chance of precipitation —Wind 12 mph, gusts 31 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 10:05 PM MDT.
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Stoke’s take
Forecast snow is 0.4 in, summit wind is 3.1 mph, and the temperature is 35.6°F. Bring layers, since it's near freezing and conditions can change through the day. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
What's the weather at Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) this week?
Forecast from Environment Canada, updated 10:05 PM MDT. Today: snow, high 34°, low 30°, 0.4 in of snow; Thu: rain, high 41°, low 30°, 0.4 in of snow; Fri: rain, high 37°, low 34°. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
How much snow is Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) getting?
The Environment Canada forecast has 0.8 in of snow at Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) over the next 2 days (updated 10:05 PM MDT).
What's the best time to ski Sunwapta Pass backcountry (Icefields Parkway) today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm MDT, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
Environment Canada
Updated 6:25 pm MDT. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Avalanche Canada forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.