Dense Fog — Western San Joaquin Valley, California

2020-01-01 · Western San Joaquin Valley, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Lemoore.

Wider weather episode

High pressure built inland into California as 2020 began. With mainly clear skies, light winds and low level moisture from recent storms in place over the San Joaquin Valley, areas of dense fog formed overnight and adversely impacted travel in the central portion of the valley during the morning hours. The fog lifted into a low cloud deck by late morning which dissipated during the afternoon.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 863438. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.