Fog Advisory Issued for City of Winnipeg and Red River Valley
Environment Canada has issued a yellow fog advisory for the City of Winnipeg and the Red River Valley, warning of near-zero visibility through Friday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow fog advisory for the City of Winnipeg and surrounding regions. The alert was issued following the development of a significant fog bank over the area, which is expected to impact visibility and travel conditions.
Affected Areas
The advisory specifically covers the City of Winnipeg and the broader Red River Valley region. Residents in these areas should prepare for localized patches of dense fog.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be hazardous in some locations due to rapidly changing conditions. Drivers are advised that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times. Environment Canada recommends that residents continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be submitted via email to MBstorm@ec.gc.ca, by calling 1-800-239-0484, or by posting on X using the hashtag #MBStorm.
Expected Conditions
Near-zero visibility is expected in some areas. The primary hazard is the sudden reduction of visibility, which can make navigation difficult and dangerous for motorists.
Timeline
The advisory is currently in effect as of March 20, 2026. The fog is expected to persist through the night and is forecast to lift on Friday morning. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 16:28:51 UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice