Dense Fog — Sw S.j. Valley, California

2018-02-05 · Sw S.j. Valley, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Hanford. California Highway Patrol was pacing traffic between Cairo Ave and Excelsior Ave. Several school districts opened late and delayed or cancelled bus service due to dense fog.

Wider weather episode

The large upper ridge remained centered off the California coast through the morning of the 5th, and areas of dense fog formed toward daybreak across the western San Joaquin Valley. Many school districts either had delayed openings or delay or cancelled morning bus service, California Highway Patrol was pacing traffic on State Routes 198 and 41. The fog dissipated by late morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 729650. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.