Yellow Advisory - Fog
9:13 p.m. PST Friday 16 January 2026

Impact Level: Moderate

Forecast Confidence: High


Near zero visibility in fog is expected.

Where:
Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni.

When:
Now through early Saturday afternoon.

Remark:
A ridge of high pressure over B.C. is creating conditions favourable for the development of dense fog. Foggy conditions are forecast to improve by Saturday afternoon.

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.

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In effect for:
  • Inland Vancouver Island

Observed at: Port Alberni
Date: 2:00 AM PST Saturday 17 January 2026
Temp.: 0 °C
Wind Chill: °C
Wind: calm km/h
Humidity: 100 %
Dew point: 0 °C
Pressure: 103.1 kPa
Tendency: 0.05 kPa
Visibility: km
Sunrise: 8:07
Sunset: 16:52
Normals:
Max 4°C Min -1°C
 Extended Forecast - Environment Canada
  Sat, 17 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 7°C
Sun, 18 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 8°C
Mon, 19 Jan
Sunny
Sunny
Max: 8°C
Tue, 20 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud
A mix of sun and cloud
Max: 6°C
Wed, 21 Jan
Cloudy
Cloudy
Max: 6°C
Thu, 22 Jan
Chance of rain showers or flurries (30%)
Chance of rain showers or flurries
Max: 6°C
Tonight
Clear
Clear
Min: -1°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: -1°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: -1°C
Night
Clear
Clear
Min: 1°C
Night
Cloudy
Cloudy
Min: 2°C
Night
Chance of rain showers or flurries (30%)
Chance of rain showers or flurries
Min: 2°C

Forecast

Port Alberni, BC (Issued: 4:00 PM PST Friday 16 January 2026)

Tonight
Clear. Fog patches developing this evening. Low minus 1.
Sat, 17 Jan
Sunny. Fog patches dissipating in the afternoon. High 7. UV index 1 or low.
Night
Clear. Fog patches developing in the evening. Low minus 1.
Sun, 18 Jan
Sunny. High 8.
Night
Clear. Low minus 1.
Mon, 19 Jan
Sunny. High 8.
Night
Clear. Low plus 1.
Tue, 20 Jan
A mix of sun and cloud. High 6.
Night
Cloudy. Low plus 2.
Wed, 21 Jan
Cloudy. High 6.
Night
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 2.
Thu, 22 Jan
Cloudy with 30 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. High 6.

24 Hour Forecast - Port Alberni, BC

Date/Time Temp.
(°C)

Weather Conditions

LOP †
Wind
(km/h)
17 January 2026
3 AM 0 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 NE 15
4 AM 0 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 NE 15
5 AM 0 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 NE 15
6 AM -1 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 NE 15
7 AM -1 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 NE 15
8 AM 0 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 15
9 AM 1 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 10
10 AM 2 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 10
11 AM 3 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 10
12 PM 4 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 10
1 PM 5 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 10
2 PM 6 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 10
3 PM 6 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 NE 10
4 PM 7 Sunny (0%)  Sunny 0 VR 5
5 PM 6 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
6 PM 5 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
7 PM 4 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
8 PM 3 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
9 PM 3 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
10 PM 2 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
11 PM 1 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
18 January 2026
12 AM 1 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
1 AM 0 Clear (0%)  Clear 0 VR 5
2 AM 0 Clear (0%)  Clear 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