Ottawa weather: Fog advisory in effect [Video]

Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for Ottawa and warning of ‘near zero’ visibility conditions on the roads Sunday.

The forecaster says patchy and dense fog will persist in the national capital this afternoon into tonight. Conditions are expected to clear up by Monday morning.

“Some surfaces such as such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery as temperatures are below zero,” Environment Canada says.

“Visibility may be significantly and suddenly reduced to near zero.”

The weather advisory stretches towards the Ottawa Valley and cities along the St. Lawrence River, including Brockville and Cornwall.

A rainfall warning is in effect for the Kingston region with 20 to 30 millimetres of rain in the forecast on Sunday.

Ottawa weather 

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