Highway 5, about 30 kilometres south of Kamloops, looking south at 6 a.m. Friday (Image credit: DriveBC).

By Aaron Schulze

Fog Advisory

Fog advisories issued for Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector

Feb 2, 2024 | 6:06 AM

UPDATE (9 a.m.): The fog advisories have ended.

In Kamloops, fog is expected to dissipate near noon.

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — Drivers taking the Coquihalla Highway or Okanagan Connector are encouraged to take it slow Friday (Feb. 2) morning.

Environment Canada issued fog advisories for Highway 5 from Kamloops to Merritt and Highway 97C from Kelowna to Merritt.

The weather agency says continuing low-level moisture and a lingering surface ridge of high pressure is creating areas of dense fog. Visibility may be significantly reduced.

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Additionally, a fog advisory is in effect for the North Okanagan, meaning visibility may be reduced on Highway 97 from Monte Lake to Vernon.

The fog is expected to lift by late Friday morning.