Yellow Fog Advisory Issued for Sault Ste. Marie and St. Joseph Island
Environment Canada has issued a yellow fog advisory for Sault Ste. Marie and St. Joseph Island, warning of near zero visibility and hazardous travel conditions through Wednesday morning.
Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow fog advisory for the region. The alert was triggered by the development of dense fog banks that are significantly impacting visibility across the area.
Affected Areas
The advisory specifically covers Sault Ste. Marie and St. Joseph Island. Additionally, fog banks have developed over portions of the lower Great Lakes and may continue to affect shoreline areas throughout the evening and into the morning hours.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution as visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Environment Canada recommends that the public continue to monitor local alerts and forecasts. To report severe weather, you can send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.
Expected Conditions
Near zero visibility is occurring in areas where fog is most dense. The primary hazard is the presence of fog banks that have formed over the lower Great Lakes, which are expected to drift into shoreline communities, causing rapid changes in driving conditions.
Timeline
The advisory is currently in effect as of February 18, 2026. The alert is expected to remain active until its expiration at 7:58 AM on February 18, 2026.
Source: ECCC Official Notice