Thick fog slows morning commute near Cochrane

A Fog Advisory is in effect this morning for Rocky View County near Cochrane, with dense fog impacting western Calgary and surrounding communities.

Environment Canada warns that visibility may be suddenly and significantly reduced to near zero in some areas, making travel hazardous.

Conditions are expected to improve later this morning, but drivers are urged to slow down, use headlights, and watch for taillights ahead.

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Motorists should check road conditions before heading out and allow extra time for travel.