yellow advisory - fog - in effect
Near zero visibility in fog continues over some areas.
Where:
-Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster
-Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
-Metro Vancouver - southeast including White Rock, Surrey and Langley
-Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
When:
Now through early Friday.
Remark:
A ridge of high pressure off the coast of BC is trapping moisture near the surface and creating areas of dense fog across Metro Vancouver, especially near the Strait of Georgia, Burrard Inlet, Boundary Bay, and the Fraser River.
The coastal ridge is forecast to weaken today with an approaching offshore weather system, and visibilities should improve in some areas this afternoon. However, areas of fog may linger into Friday morning, especially near the western sections of Metro Vancouver. Outflow winds should dissipate the persistent fog during the day Friday.
Additionally, expect slippery and icy conditions in low-lying areas where the combination of fog patches and below freezing temperatures will allow black ice to form.
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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.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility and allow extra time to reach your destination. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.
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