Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for areas south and west of Saskatoon including Hanley, Outlook, Watrous, Kindersley, Biggar, Rosetown, Moose Jaw and Lloydminster. Near zero visibility in fog and freezing drizzle is expected into Wednesday.
As of noon on Tuesday, Kindersley had been reporting over nine hours straight of 200-metre visibility.
A slow moving front will maintain light winds and high humidities, along with extensive low cloud, widespread fog and areas of freezing drizzle throughout the remainder of the day and tonight.
Get breaking National news
READ MORE: Saskatoon one of the coldest places in Canada Saturday
On Wednesday, a shift to slightly colder and drier north winds should lift the fog.
Travel is expected to be hazardous across the region due to reduced visibility.
If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.
Want your Saskatoon and area weather on the go? Download the Global News SkyTracker weather app for iPhone, iPad or Android.
Fog advisory ISSUED for:
- Lloydminster
- Outlook – Watrous – Hanley – Imperial – Dinsmore
- Kindersley – Rosetown – Biggar – Wilkie – Macklin
- Moose Jaw – Pense – Central Butte – Craik
Comments