Alberta

Environment Canada Issues Fog Advisory for Wetaskiwin Area

By

Emma Kelly
April 15, 2026 8:11 am

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Wetaskiwin, Millet, and the surrounding areas, warning residents of near-zero visibility that is making travel hazardous this morning. The advisory, which took effect at 1:45 AM MDT on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, notes that conditions are particularly difficult along Highway 2.

According to 511 Alberta, the fog is expected to clear later this morning as temperatures begin to rise. The weather agency has classified this as a moderate impact event with a high level of forecast confidence.

Following the morning fog, the weather is expected to shift later in the day. Forecasters are calling for flurries and periods of light snow to develop Wednesday afternoon, accompanied by gusty northeast winds reaching up to 40 km/h. Residents should prepare for a brief cold snap, with overnight temperatures expected to drop to -12 C by Thursday night.

A significant warming trend is expected to follow the cold spell. Temperatures are forecast to climb heading into the weekend, with highs reaching 17 C by Sunday.

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