Fog advisories for Edmonton, Regina and Moose Jaw

Environment Canada has issued fog advisories for Edmonton, Regina and Moose Jaw, warning of near-zero visibility across large parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan on Friday.

The advisories cover more than 200 areas in the two provinces, including the City of Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park, the City of Regina, the City of Moose Jaw and Lloydminster. Advisories are also in effect for the Yellowknife region and the Fort Simpson region in the Northwest Territories, and for north Cariboo, including Quesnel, in British Columbia.

For Edmonton, the weather agency said persistent fog with near-zero visibility continues and conditions may improve later Friday, but fog will likely return overnight. The Edmonton advisory was issued Friday afternoon and runs into the evening.

In southern Saskatchewan, the agency said dense fog has developed and conditions will begin to improve later in the afternoon. The Regina advisory is in effect until about 8 p.m. local time. Environment Canada said visibility will likely be reduced suddenly at times.

Fog advisories are issued when widespread poor visibility in fog is expected. Environment Canada advised drivers to turn on their lights, slow down, keep a safe following distance and allow extra time to reach their destination.

Current road conditions are posted on Alberta 511 and the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline. The full alerts are on the Environment Canada website. People can report severe weather to [email protected] or [email protected], or on social media using #ABStorm and #SKStorm.

It is the second time in two weeks the Prairies have been under fog advisories. Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon were under advisories on Nov. 2, and Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park had an advisory on Nov. 1. Earlier in the month, Calgary and much of Alberta were hit by a wind warning with gusts up to 100 km/h.

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