Dense Fog — Western San Joaquin Valley, California

2019-12-13 · Western San Joaquin Valley, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Lemoore. Several school districts had delayed openings or delayed bus service due to fog.

Wider weather episode

High pressure built back into central California during the evening of December 12. With skies clearing out and diminishing winds, patches of dense fog formed along the west side of the San Joaquin Valley and in Merced County during the morning of December 13. Several school districts in western Kings and western Fresno Counties either opened late or delayed bus service due to low visibility. The fog dissipated by late morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 860164. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.