TORONTO – Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory this morning for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as a thick blanket of fog settled over the region, creating hazardous travel conditions. The advisory is in effect for several major areas across the GTA, including Mississauga and Brampton, Richmond Hill and Vaughan, Oakville, Burlington, and Milton.
The weather agency warned that visibility in some areas could be reduced to near zero without warning. This dense fog is the result of a “freeze-thaw” cycle currently affecting Southern Ontario, where unseasonably mild temperatures are clashing with cooler morning air. “Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times,” the advisory stated. “If you are driving, be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility.”
Authorities and Environment Canada have issued the following advice for residents to avoid Unnecessary Travel. Residents are encouraged to postpone non-essential trips until the fog clears, which is expected by the afternoon. If you must drive, slow down, maintain a safe following distance, and ensure your full lighting system is turned on. The fog is expected to dissipate as temperatures rise throughout the day, with a forecasted high of 10°C for the Toronto area. While the fog is expected to lift by midday, it may be followed by rain and fluctuating temperatures later this evening.
