Dense Fog — Black Mesa Area, Arizona

2014-12-09 · Black Mesa Area, Arizona

Event narrative

Local police reported 1/4 mile visibility in fog in the community of Rough Rock.

Wider weather episode

Widespread light to moderate rain (over two inches in places) over a two day period (December 4-5) was followed by a large area of high pressure. This created inversions that lead to the widespread development of fog and often dense fog. The time of dense fog development and dissipation was difficult to forecast and record. The entire Grand Canyon was filled with low clouds at times while the Grand Canyon Airport 7 miles away was clear. Some ASOS locations were under low clouds while fog impacted highways and freeways just a few miles away.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 550495. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.