Fog engulfed sections of the island overnight, bringing unexpected conditions seldom seen in Bermuda.

The Bermuda Weather Service said on Friday that the phenomenon was expected to linger as a trough moved across the area.

It started as a thick fog was reported at St George’s Harbour, which a resident called a rare sight.

Foggy conditions were also reported across areas of Devonshire and Paget, while a dense mist drifted through the streets of Hamilton, cutting visibility.

The conditions forced an Air Canada flight to return to Toronto as low visibility affected its ability to land.

The flight had been expected to land at about 9pm.

The striking weather event was a throwback to similar conditions seen in October 2021.

The BWS said in a bulletin shortly after 8pm: “Patchy fog turning to mist while cloudy skies thin and lift.

“Winds southerly light, increasing light to moderate overnight.”

The BWS added that sunny spells were expected today, followed by cloudy conditions in the evening.