Dense Fog — Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, California

2022-01-21 · Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, California

Event narrative

Several webcams showed visibility below 1000 feet. Several school districts either opened late or delayed or cancelled bus service. A multi-vehicle accident took place on SR 41 near the intersection of Floral Ave involving a mini-van and a tractor trailer, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

Wider weather episode

With high pressure remaining dominant over the area, dense fog formed over much of the San Joaquin Valley north of Kern County during the early morning of January 21 where skies remained mainly clear and winds remained light. The fog resulted in a fatal accident south of Easton on SR 41 in Fresno County and resulted in several school districts opening late that morning. The fog dissipated by midday.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 993514. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.