Dense Fog — Western San Joaquin Valley, California

2020-01-04 · Western San Joaquin Valley, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Lemoore.

Wider weather episode

Although high pressure weakened over central California on January 4 as the upper ridge axis shifted east of the area, Some patchy dense fog formed toward sunrise in Kings and Fresno counties and reduced visibility in Hanford and Lemoore. The fog dissipated by late morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 863633. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.