Dense Fog — Western Kern County, California

2020-01-23 · Western Kern County, California

Event narrative

California Highway Patrol reported as two car collision at the intersection of Stockdale Highway and I-5 as a result of dense fog. Webcams showed very low visibility in Lost Hills and Buttonwillow.

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 865791. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.