Environment Canada issues fog advisories for central, southern Manitoba

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for central and southern Manitoba, warning that fog will reduce visibility to near zero for much of the province, including Winnipeg.

• Environment Canada: Public weather alerts for Manitoba

High humidity and light winds are creating ideal conditions for fog formation, the statement says.

"Areas of dense fog with near zero visibility developed this afternoon in southwestern Manitoba and will develop tonight in the remainder of the area," and visibility may suddenly reduce to near zero, Environment Canada said.

The conditions should improve in the southwest Sunday afternoon, but Environment Canada said it will take longer for the fog to lift in eastern Manitoba.

In addition to the fog advisories, issued when fog is expected or has reduced visibility to near zero, a freezing rain warning was also issued Saturday for one Manitoba region:

• Thompson, Nelson House and Split Lake

Environment Canada issues freezing rain warnings when rain falling in subzero temperatures creates ice buildup and icy surfaces.