Dense Fog — Eastern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California

2020-11-15 · Eastern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California

Event narrative

Delano reported visibility below a quarter mile. California Highway Patrol reported visibility between 500 and 1000 feet between Pond Rd. and County Line Rd. near Delano.

Wider weather episode

High pressure strengthened over central California on November 14. This allowed for a stronger near surface inversion during the morning of November 15 in the San Joaquin Valley. With clear skies and light winds prevailing, areas of dense fog formed overnight near the center of the San Joaquin Valley reducing visibility to between 500 and 1000 feet in several locations and impacting travel on State Route 99. The fog lifted into a stratus deck by late morning and dissipated by midday.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 920711. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.