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By Brian Konrad

Fog and freezing drizzle affecting highway travel in Medicine Hat, Redcliff

Feb 8, 2024 | 7:06 AM

Fog and freezing drizzle advisories remain in effect for our region, and it’s impacting highway travel.

All major highways in and out of Medicine Hat are reporting icy and slippery conditions, with freezing rain and fog patches, according to 511 Alberta.

Roadway Hwy 1 Description Alderson to West Boundary Medicine Hat Primary Condition Cvd Ice Secondary Conditions

• Shoulder Ice/Snow
• Freezing Rain
• Fog
• Icy Sections
• Black Ice
• Slippery
• Icy Wheel Paths
• Fog Patches

Visibility Fair Last Updated Feb 8 2024, 4:14 AM

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Roadway Hwy 1 Description East Boundary Medicine Hat to Saskatchewan Border Primary Condition Cvd Snw Secondary Conditions

• Shoulder Ice/Snow
• Freezing Rain
• Icy Sections
• Slippery
• Icy Wheel Paths
• Fog Patches

Visibility Good Last Updated Feb 8 2024, 4:15 AM

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Roadway Hwy 41 Description Elkwater to Jct Hwy 1 Primary Condition Ptly Cvd Snw Visibility Fair Secondary Conditions

• Icy Sections
• Slippery
• Fog Patches

Last Updated Feb 8 2024, 3:05 AM

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Roadway Hwy 41 Description Jct Hwy 1 to Golden Prairie Road Primary Condition Cvd Snw Secondary Conditions

• Shoulder Ice/Snow
• Icy Sections
• Icy Wheel Paths

Visibility Good Last Updated Feb 8 2024, 4:17 AM

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Roadway Hwy 3 Description Seven Persons Range Road Overpass to Medicine Hat Primary Condition Cvd Snw Secondary Conditions

• Snowing
• Slippery
• Icy Wheel Paths

Visibility Fair Last Updated Feb 8 2024, 4:17 AM

Environment Canada says the fog and freezing drizzle should taper off by noon.