Yellow Fog Advisory Issued for City of Hamilton; Near Zero Visibility Expected

Alert Details

Environment Canada has issued a yellow fog advisory for the City of Hamilton. The alert indicates that dense fog patches have developed in several locales and are expected to intensify, significantly reducing visibility across the region.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic area impacted by this advisory is the City of Hamilton.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters are advised that travel will likely be hazardous in some locations due to reduced visibility. Drivers should exercise caution, use low-beam headlights, and maintain a safe following distance. Environment Canada encourages the public to continue monitoring alerts and forecasts. Severe weather reports can be sent via email to [email protected] or posted on X using the hashtag #ONStorm.

Expected Conditions

The region is experiencing the development of fog patches that are forecast to become dense. The primary hazard is near zero visibility, which is expected to create dangerous conditions for motorists and pedestrians throughout the affected area.

Timeline

The advisory is effective as of Thursday evening, February 20, 2026. These conditions are expected to persist through the overnight hours and into early Friday morning. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 3:36 PM UTC on February 20, 2026.