Dense Fog — Foggy Bottom, California

2021-02-07 · Foggy Bottom, California

Event narrative

Hanford reported visibility below a quarter mile.

Wider weather episode

An upper ridge remained situated just off the California coast maintaning a dry northeast flow over the area. Skies remaining mainly clear and winds remained light over the area on February 6 and the early morning of February 7. This allowed for some patches of dense fog to form in northern Kings and south central Fresno Counties in the morning. The fog was shallow and dissipated shorty after sunrise.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 931989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.