Dense Fog — Eastern Kern County, California

2020-01-23 · Eastern Kern County, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Delano. California Highway Patrol reported 300 foot visibility on SR 99 in Delano.

Wider weather episode

High pressure kept clear skies and light wind over the area during the morning of January 23. With inversion conditions persisting in the San Joaquin Valley, widespread dense fog formed and persisted across much of the valley until late morning. The fog was responsible for at least two multi-vehicle accidents (one fatal) and resulted in several school systems either opening late or delaying bus service.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 865787. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.