Dense Fog — Central Sacramento Valley, California
2022-01-15 · Central Sacramento Valley, California
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 2 vehicle accident occurred around 7am on Highway 20 near Sutter, CA. 1 fatality was reported. CHP reported dense fog at site of incident and could be the cause but still to be determined. Nearby visibility observations were as low as 0.24 mile. SR-20 was closed for approximately 90 minutes.
Wider weather episode
On the mornings of January 15th and 16th, dense fog developed over the central and southern Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valleys. Observation sites within in the area generally reported dense fog with visibility at or less than a quarter of a mile both mornings.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1004396. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.