Dense Fog — Delano - Wasco - Shafter, California

2024-01-29 · Delano - Wasco - Shafter, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Delano. Web cameras indicated visibility below 500 feet.

Wider weather episode

High pressure remained over central California on January 29 bringing near record high temperatures to much of our area. Clear skies and light winds during the early morning resulted in areas of dense fog forming in the San Joaquin Valley. The fog reduced visibility to a few hundred feet in some locations and was responsible for a two vehicle accident in southeast Fresno which resulted in two fatalities. The fog dissipated by late morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1150333. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.