4:27 a.m. PST Saturday 17 January 2026
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Persistent fog with visibility near zero continues.
Where:
Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni.
When:
Now through early next week.
Remark:
A ridge of high pressure over B.C. is creating conditions favourable for the development of dense fog. Foggy conditions are expected through early next week with slight improvement in the afternoons.
Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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