Yellow Fog Advisory Issued as Dense Blanket Covers Southern Manitoba
A thick wall of fog has settled over southern Manitoba and visibility in some areas has dropped to near zero. A yellow advisory is now in effect, warning drivers and residents to take extra precautions as this dense fog continues to linger across the region.
Environment officials say large portions of southern Manitoba are being impacted, including highways and rural roads where visibility can change in seconds. One moment the road seems clear and the next it disappears into a grey curtain. That kind of sudden shift is what makes this weather event especially dangerous.
A yellow advisory means conditions are not extreme, but they are serious enough to disrupt daily life. Commuters heading to work, school buses on their morning routes and long-haul trucks moving across the province all face reduced sightlines. When visibility drops below a few hundred meters, reaction time shrinks dramatically. And that increases the risk of chain-reaction collisions, especially on high-speed routes.
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Fog forms when moist air cools rapidly near the ground and during winter in Manitoba, that process can happen quickly. Cold surfaces and calm winds allow the moisture to hang in place. Instead of burning off early in the day, this fog has been stubborn. It is sticking around longer than many expected.
For residents, the advice is straightforward but critical. Slow down. Use low-beam headlights, not high beams, because high beams can reflect off the fog and make visibility worse. Leave extra space between vehicles. And if conditions become too dangerous, consider delaying travel.
This advisory also has ripple effects. Flights can face delays. Emergency response times may increase. Even routine deliveries can be slowed. When visibility is compromised, the entire system moves more cautiously.
The key concern right now is duration. If the fog persists into the evening or returns overnight, freezing fog could become an issue. That can leave a thin, invisible layer of ice on roads and sidewalks, adding another layer of risk.
Authorities are monitoring conditions closely and updates will be issued as needed. For now, residents across southern Manitoba are being urged to remain alert and patient. Weather like this may seem quiet, but its impact can be sudden and severe.
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