Dense Fog — Moses Lake Area, Washington
2018-11-29 · Moses Lake Area, Washington
1
Direct deaths
$200K
Property damage
Event narrative
The Washington State Patrol reported one fatality (indirect) when a motorist tried to pass another car on a two lane road during a period of dense fog. The car ran into an oncoming semi truck. The driver of the car was killed while the driver of the truck escaped injury.
Wider weather episode
Areas of fog are common in the lower elevations of the Columbia Basin during the winter months. On the morning of November 29th dense fog formed along the Columbia River south of Mattawa. A driver attempted to pass another vehicle on a two lane road in this fog and ran into an oncoming semi truck.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 789445. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.