Dense Fog — Delano - Wasco - Shafter, California

2024-01-02 · Delano - Wasco - Shafter, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Delano.

Wider weather episode

Areas of dense fog developed in the San Joaquin Valley and Tehachapi Mountains by late evening on January 1. The dense fog became more prevalent across the San Joaquin Valley overnight and remained persistent in the south end of the valley until late morning on January 2. The fog also contributed to a serious accident on SR 99 during the late morning south of Bakersfield which injured a motorist. The fog lifted into a low cloud deck by midday.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1146672. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.