Dense Fog — Foggy Bottom, California

2021-02-08 · Foggy Bottom, California

Event narrative

Hanford reported visibility below a quarter mile.

Wider weather episode

An upper ridge shifted inland into central California on February 7. The ridge kept skies mainly clear and winds light overnight into the morning of February 8. With abundant low level moisture still present from the strong storm in late January, patches of dense fog formed overnight. The fog dissipated shortly after sunrise.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 932164. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.