"Near zero visibility" possible as fog advisory up for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory and says we can expect “near zero visibility” as thick, dense fog blankets much of Metro Vancouver.

Fog advisory in effect for:

• Metro Vancouver – central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
• Metro Vancouver – North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
• Metro Vancouver – northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
• Metro Vancouver – southeast including Surrey and Langley
• Metro Vancouver – southwest including Richmond and Delta

The weather agency warns visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero as the dense fog has developed due to a ridge of high pressure that is trapping moisture near the surface.

Drivers are being warned to slow down, watch for tail lights ahead, and be prepared to stop.

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The fog is expected to dissipate late Wednesday morning.

The good news is that once the fog lifts, Metro Vancouver is in for a sunny and dry afternoon.

Environment Canada

The sun is expected to stick around until Saturday but according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the temperature will gradually decrease to 6°C by Friday.

While Saturday’s forecast is sunny, there is a 30% chance of flurries overnight along with a low of 0°C.

With files from Nikitha Martins