Yellow Fog Advisory Issued for Lac La Biche County Near Plamondon
Environment Canada has issued a yellow fog advisory for Lac La Biche County, warning of patchy fog and suddenly reduced visibility through Wednesday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow fog advisory for parts of Alberta. The alert was issued on the morning of March 18, 2026, in response to deteriorating visibility conditions caused by patchy fog development.
Affected Areas
The advisory specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Lac La Biche County near Plamondon
- Hylo
- Avenir
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Monitor local alerts and updated forecasts from Environment Canada.
- Prepare for hazardous travel conditions where visibility is reduced.
- To report severe weather, residents can email ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post reports on X using the hashtag #ABStorm.
Expected Conditions
Patchy fog has developed this morning, leading to poor visibility across the region. Officials warn that visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times, which will make travel hazardous in some locations. Conditions are expected to improve as the fog clears later this morning.
Timeline
The advisory became effective at 4:08 PM UTC on March 18, 2026. The fog is expected to dissipate later this morning, with the current alert window scheduled to expire at 7:31 PM UTC.
Source: ECCC Official Notice