Thick fog slows traffic in Winnipeg region Sunday morning

Thick fog is enveloping much of the capital region on Sunday morning.

Visibility has been severely reduced in some areas, including the North Perimeter Highway and Highway 1 at Deacon’s Corner.

Mild temperatures and humidity of around 96 per cent are leaving much of the region under a heavy blanket of fog.

Motorists are reminded to ensure their vehicle’s lights are turned on and drive according to conditions.

Fog is expected to dissipate throughout the morning.

Increasing clouds will move in throughout the day and there is a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon. A high of 9 degrees is expected.

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