Dense Fog — Grand Valley, Colorado

2024-03-27 · Grand Valley, Colorado

Event narrative

Patches of dense fog were reported across the Grand Valley, with the KGJT ASOS reporting visibilities between 1/2 SM and 1/4 SM. In addition, webcam imagery and numerous public reports indicated areas with visibility less than 100 yards in and around the Colorado River near Fruita and the Redlands area of Grand Junction.

Wider weather episode

Clearing skies in the wake of a trough combined with moisture trapped in the Grand Valley to produce a small but dense area of fog along the Colorado River.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1168903. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.