Yellow Advisory - Fog
5:44 a.m. PST Wednesday 21 January 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Near zero visibility in fog continues.

Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni, East Vancouver Island - Nanoose Bay to Campbell River (near the coast), and Sunshine Coast - Saltery Bay to Powell River (near the coast).

When:
Ending this afternoon.

Remark:
A ridge of high pressure off the coast of BC, is trapping moisture near the surface creating areas of dense fog. The coastal ridge is forecast to weaken today with approaching weather systems, and in combination with outflow conditions, the fog will dissipate.

Additionally, expect slippery and icy conditions in low-lying areas where the combination of fog patches and below freezing temperatures will allow black ice to form.

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.

In effect for:
  • Inland Vancouver Island

Observed at: Port Alberni
Date: 6:00 AM PST Wednesday 21 January 2026
Temp.: -2 °C
Wind Chill: -2 °C
Wind: E 2 km/h
Humidity: 99 %
Dew point: -2 °C
Pressure: 102.5 kPa
Tendency: 0.07 kPa
Visibility: km
Sunrise: 8:04
Sunset: 16:58
Normals:
Max 4°C Min -1°C
 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
Today
Mainly sunny
Mainly sunny
Max: 6°C
Thu, 22 Jan
Mainly cloudy
Mainly cloudy
Max: 5°C
Fri, 23 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 5°C
Sat, 24 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 4°C
Sun, 25 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 3°C
Mon, 26 Jan
Cloudy
Cloudy
Max: 5°C
Tue, 27 Jan
Chance of showers (60%)
Chance of showers
Max: 7°C
Tonight
A few clouds
A few clouds
Min: -2°C
Night
Cloudy periods
Cloudy periods
Min: -3°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: -3°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: -3°C
Night
Cloudy
Cloudy
Min: 0°C
Night
Chance of showers (60%)
Chance of showers
Min: 3°C
 

Forecast

Port Alberni, BC (Issued: 5:00 AM PST Wednesday 21 January 2026)

Today
Mainly sunny except cloudy near Port Alberni this morning. Fog near Port Alberni this morning. Wind up to 15 km/h. High 6. Wind chill minus 3 this morning. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight
A few clouds. Fog near Port Alberni overnight. Low minus 2.
Thu, 22 Jan
Increasing cloudiness early in the morning. Fog near Port Alberni early in the morning. High plus 5. UV index 1 or low.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low minus 3.
Fri, 23 Jan
Sunny. High plus 5.
Night
Clear. Low minus 3.
Sat, 24 Jan
Sunny. High plus 4.
Night
Clear. Low minus 3.
Sun, 25 Jan
Sunny. High plus 3.
Night
Cloudy. Low zero.
Mon, 26 Jan
Cloudy. High plus 5.
Night
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low plus 3.
Tue, 27 Jan
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 7.

24 Hour Forecast - Port Alberni, BC

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)

Weather Conditions

LOP †
Wind
(km/h)
21 January 2026
7 AM -1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
8 AM 0 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
9 AM 0 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
10 AM 1 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
11 AM 2 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
12 PM 4 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
1 PM 5 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
2 PM 5 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
3 PM 6 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
4 PM 6 Mainly sunny (0%)  Mainly sunny 0 VR 5
5 PM 5 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
6 PM 4 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
7 PM 2 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
8 PM 2 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
9 PM 1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
10 PM 1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
11 PM 0 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
22 January 2026
12 AM 0 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
1 AM -1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
2 AM -1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
3 AM -1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
4 AM -1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
5 AM -1 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
6 AM -2 A few clouds (0%)  A few clouds 0 VR 5
 
† Likelihood of Precipitation (LOP) as described in the public forecast as a chance of measurable precipitation for a period of time.
  Nil: 0%
  Low: 40% or below
  Medium: 60% or 70%
  High: Above 70%

Environment Canada