Fog Advisory Issued for Airdrie and Crossfield
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Rocky View County, including areas near Airdrie and Crossfield. Near-zero visibility in fog is ongoing early Friday and is expected to last until late morning.
Freezing Rain and Travel Hazards
There is also a possibility of freezing rain during the morning commute, posing hazardous travel conditions in some locations.
- Drivers are advised to reduce speed, use headlights, and maintain extra distance between vehicles.
Current Road Conditions
As of 5 a.m., visibility was poor along Highway 2 from Calgary city limits to north of the Highway 2A junction, and on Highway 2A between Highway 72 and Township Road 292.
Road surfaces elsewhere remain bare and dry.
Weather Outlook
Environment Canada expects the fog to clear by late morning. Snow periods should end around noon, followed by a 40% chance of afternoon flurries.
The temperature will drop to zero degrees Celsius, with a morning wind chill near –7.
"Motorists are being warned that travel may be hazardous in some locations. Drivers are urged to slow down, turn on their headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles."
Author's summary: Fog and freezing rain risks threaten morning travel near Airdrie and Crossfield, with conditions improving by late morning and temperatures dropping to zero.