Vancouver Rundown Tuesday December 3, 2024

Dec 03, 2024

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Blame the fog. Drivers around the Lower Mainland have been trying to navigate through thick fog since early Monday morning. One driver missed the curve on 8th Ave in Langley Monday evening, landing a car in the middle of a concrete barrier. Environment Canada’s continued its Weather Advisory saying the fog could continue through all of Tuesday morning.

Car misses the curve on 8 Ave at 204 St in Langley shortly before 7:30 p.m. Monday. Conditions were foggy and near zero at the time. PHOTO: Bruce Claggett Vancouver Rundown

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A fog advisory continues for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Fog dissipating by Tuesday afternoon. Windy at times. A mix of sun and cloud Wednesday. Rain on Thursday. Here are the latest conditions from our private weather station in Surrey.