EDMONTON – Patchy fog across parts of Central and Southern Alberta reduced visibility to near zero Thursday morning and caused delays at Edmonton International Airport.
Environment Canada was warning of near zero visibility because of the fog, and said the area with the most extensive fog was through central Alberta from Leduc towards Edson and Whitecourt.
Visibilities are expected to improve through the late morning.
Around 7:40 a.m., Environment Canada released a special weather statement for the following areas:
Drayton Valley, Devon, Rimbey, Pigeon Lake, Leduc, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Tofield, Spruce Grove, Morinville, Mayerthorpe, Evansburg, Whitecourt, Edson, Fox Creek, and Swan Hills.
The special weather warning ended just before 11 a.m.
To monitor warnings, visit Environment Canada here.
The weather conditions also affected flights at the Edmonton International Airport Thursday morning.
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Around 7:30 a.m. the airport said it was experiencing delays and cancellations due to fog and that passengers should double check their flight times online.
Shortly after 8 a.m., the airport said fog restrictions were lifted and operations were returning to normal.
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