Dense Fog — Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, California

2025-10-16 · Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, California

Event narrative

Dense Fog down to 1/8 mile on CA 198 reported by an NWS employee on the way to work.

Wider weather episode

With high pressure prevailing over California during the morning of October 16 and clear skies and light winds prevailing over the San Joaquin Valley, some patches of dense fog formed in the valley. Visibilities of 1/4 miles or less were reported in Fresno, Merced, Hanford and Visalia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1293827. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.