A fog advisory issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) on Feb. 1, 2026 remains in effect and is making travel difficult for people in High River, Alberta, on Feb. 2, 2026. The advisory warns that dense fog patches are creating near‑zero visibility in places, producing hazardous conditions for the morning commute.
According to 511 Alberta, drivers on Highway 2 and other local routes are facing significant slowdowns. 511 Alberta and the advisory are also warning of the risk of black ice and patchy freezing drizzle, which can make bridges and overpasses very slippery. 511 Alberta advises drivers to slow down, stay alert and watch for the tail‑lights of vehicles ahead.
The Foothills School Division is monitoring conditions closely; its transportation policy allows bus routes to be delayed or cancelled on a route‑by‑route basis if drivers or transportation staff deem roads unsafe. While classes typically remain in session during these events, parents should check the Foothills School Division bus‑status page for specific route updates. At the same time, the Town of High River public works team is monitoring local streets to determine if sand or salt is needed.
The advisory and forecasts indicate visibility should improve by Monday afternoon (Feb. 2), though fog is expected to return later Monday night. Residents are urged to continue checking 511 Alberta and ECCC for the latest road and weather conditions and to allow extra travel time until the weather clears.
