Dense Fog in W Central S.j. Valley, California

California Highway Patrol reported visibility around 500 feet in dense fog on State Route 41 between Manning Ave. and Elkhorn Ave. Several school districts opened late or delayed or cancelled morning bus service due to dense fog.

Clear skies allowed for dense fog to become more prevalent in the San Joaquin Valley during the morning of January 29. Fog reduced visibility below a eighth of a mile at several locations and several school districts either opened late or delayed or cancelled bus service. The dense fog also resulted in at least two major car accidents. Once again, the fog dissipated by late morning.