Active AlertsMaple Grove Park, BC

What: Widespread fog reducing visibility to near zero.

When: This morning.

Where: East Vancouver Island, Greater Victoria, Southern Gulf Islands, Malahat Highway.

Additional information:
A ridge of high pressure over the south coast is trapping cool and humid marine air near the surface. As a result, widespread fog has formed. Conditions are expected to improve later this morning as a weak front mixes some of the moisture out.

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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.

Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.

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.

Widespread near zero visibility is possible. Adjust travel plans accordingly. If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.