Dense Fog — Merced and Madera, California

2021-01-14 · Merced and Madera, California

Event narrative

Merced reported visibility below a quarter mile.

Wider weather episode

High pressure remained dominant over central California for several days. Clear skies and light winds prevailed across the San Joaquin Valley during the afternoon and evening of January 13. By the early morning of January 14, areas of dense fog formed along the State Route 99 corridor between Madera and Turlock. The fog lifted into a low cloud deck before sunrise.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 928792. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.