Nicks Weather

4:59 a.m. PST Thursday 22 January 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Near zero visibility in fog continues.

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

When:
Now through early Friday.

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 an approaching weather system, and visibilities should improve in some areas this afternoon. Fog patches may linger through tonight before outflow winds dissipate the fog early Friday.

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