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

2021-01-06 · Eastern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California

Event narrative

Delano reported visibility below a quarter mile.

Wider weather episode

High pressure built over central California on January 5. With mainly clear skies and light winds, areas of dense fog formed in the San Joaquin Valley during the early morning hours of January 6. The fog did cause a few automobile accidents as it formed over a widespread area. The fog lifted into a stratus deck by late morning as a weak system moved through northern California then dissipated by midday.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 927834. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.