Is Highwood Pass open right now?
Highwood Pass Hwy 40 · Alberta
Highwood Pass on Hwy 40 connects Longview and Canmore in Alberta. The live status above comes from official DOT data and refreshes continuously through the day.
When does Highwood Pass close for the winter?
Highwood Pass closes every winter. Typical closing: December 1. Typical reopening: June 15. This closure is fixed by date every year to protect wildlife winter range, regardless of snow. Exact dates change every year, so check the live status before you go.
See every seasonal closure on the winter pass closures list.
Highwood Pass webcams
Live DOT webcams at and around Highwood Pass stream in the Pass Checker app, so you can see the road surface for yourself before you commit to the drive. Camera views refresh continuously from official Alberta DOT feeds.
Pass Checker checks its own status against official DOT data every hour. See the live accuracy report.
The Pass Checker app adds live DOT camera feeds, summit temperatures from roadside weather stations, chain law and restriction details, and every other pass in Alberta.