Canada’s foggy, green Christmas Day was also warmer than usual

In late November, The Weather Network had forecasted a mild Christmas season for Ontario and Quebec, but said much colder temperatures should follow.

Christmas across much of Canada was warmer than normal, with above zero-temperatures from Ontario to the Maritimes while the West Coast braced for heavy rains.

Environment Canada issued fog advisories Monday for much of Ontario, starting from Windsor in the southwest, through Niagara to Belleville in the province’s east.

“Generally not what people want to see around Christmas if they want to see a white Christmas,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Ryan Rozinskis.

The weather agency predicted near-zero visibility on Christmas morning, with fog remaining into the afternoon for some areas, followed by dense fog developing again in the evening.

“But that should be the last of the really foggy nights, at least for now, because we’re going to be getting into some rain tomorrow,” Rozinskis said. “It’s a very light rain or drizzle spreading all over southern Ontario and that’s going to help reduce the amount of fog.”

The agency warned travel could be hazardous due to reduced visibility and said that drivers should slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Fog is not unusual for this time of year, especially when there are mild conditions.

“The ground can be colder, the lakes are starting to cool down and then we have this surge of warmer, moister air,” said Rozinskis.