Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

Near zero visibility in fog continues.

Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni, East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River (near the coast), and Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River (near the coast).

When:
Now through Wednesday.

Remark:
A ridge of high pressure off the coast of BC, is trapping moisture near the surface creating areas of dense fog. While visibility may improve in the afternoons, fog is expected to redevelop each night.

By mid week, the coastal ridge is forecast to weaken with approaching weather systems, and in combination with outflow conditions, the fog will dissipate.

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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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.

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.