Environment Canada is warning travellers in southwest B.C. about dense fog that’s creating near-zero visibility in some areas Wednesday morning.
A fog advisory is in effect for Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and other parts of Metro Vancouver.
The Southern Gulf Islands, east Vancouver Island, inland Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast were also experiencing or could get near-zero visibility, Environment Canada said.
The weather agency said the fog is expected to lift by late morning but may linger near the water through the afternoon.
Environment Canada said visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero during foggy conditions, and that travel could be hazardous.
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Drivers are advised to turn on their lights and maintain a safe following distance.
A fog advisory also covered much of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley on Tuesday morning before it was lifted later in the day.