Fog advisory leads to bus cancellations in London region

A foggy commute on Tuesday morning has led to a number of bus cancellations in the London region.

Environment Canada issued a fog advisory at roughly 6 p.m. Monday.

“Visibility is expected to improve Tuesday morning,” the advisory stated.

“Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations. If travelling, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility.”

London police asked that motorists turn their lights on to ensure that they are visible.

The fog has also led to cancellations for school transportation in Middlesex County, Oxford County and the Red Zone. Buses in London and Elgin County are not affected by Tuesday morning’s cancellations.

All school transportation is slated to run as scheduled during the afternoon commute.

Once the fog clears, Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 8 C on Tuesday with a mix of sun and cloud and small chance of rain. The mild week continues with cloudy skies and a high of 5 C expected Wednesday, sunshine and a high of 7 C on Thursday.

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