Dense Fog — Western San Joaquin Valley, California

2020-01-31 · Western San Joaquin Valley, California

Event narrative

Visibility below a quarter mile was reported in Lemoore.

Wider weather episode

High pressure remained over the region on January 31. With light winds and mainly clear clear skies prevailing, patches of dense fog formed in Kings and western Fresno Counties although impacts were not as significant as the previous day. The fog completely dissipated by late morning. Overall, January was a mild and dry month across the area with dense fog a common occurrence in the San Joaquin Valley as high pressure prevailed over the area for a good portion of the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 867251. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.