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Fog advisory lifted for Edmonton, remains in other parts of Alberta

Click to play video: 'Frosty, foggy morning in Edmonton'
Frosty, foggy morning in Edmonton
WATCH ABOVE: It was another foggy, frosty morning in Edmonton Wednesday. Check out some of the beautiful scenes around the city. – Jan 25, 2017

A fog advisory issued for much of central Alberta Tuesday night was lifted for the city of Edmonton late Wednesday morning.

The advisory remained in place for parts of eastern Alberta.

Environment Canada issued the fog advisory Tuesday evening and cautioned drivers to be prepared for “areas of near zero visibility.”

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The advisory came just three days after much of the province was enveloped in thick fog, resulting in multiple crashes and air traffic delays.

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READ MORE: Fog creates dangerous driving conditions across parts of Alberta, delays air travel

Watch below: Edmonton police responded to several crashes on Anthony Henday Drive on Jan. 21, 2017. They also warned Edmontonians that thick fog was resulting in dangerous driving conditions.

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Police called to Edmonton-area crashes as thick fog envelopes city

The advisory was issued shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Environment Canada said widespread fog was developing over much of east-central Alberta and was expected to continue throughout the night.

The weather agency said visibility was expected to slowly improve Wednesday morning.

To see a full list of what areas in Alberta are currently under a fog advisory, click here.

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Environment Canada issues fog advisories “when near zero visibilities in fog are expected or occurring.”

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