5 Freeway through Grapevine and Tehachapi are included in an updated dense fog advisory released by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m. The advisory is valid from Wednesday 11 p.m. until Thursday Jan. 29, at noon.
“Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Worst case scenario, visibilities down to zero,” can be anticipated according to the NWS Hanford CA. “Interstate 5, Highway 99 and 58.”
“Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Visibility can change quickly, before you have time to react,” the NWS said. “If driving, slow down, use your manual or low beam headlights. Do not use automatic headlights since your tail lights will be dark. Leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Have an alternate plans if you will traveling during this time.”
Guidance from the NWS for navigating foggy conditions
When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.
If driving through fog becomes inevitable, remember these safety guidelines:
Moderate your speed:
Slow down and allocate extra time for your trip to reach your destination safely.
Visibility matters:
Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which automatically activate your taillights. Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
Avoid high-beams:
Refrain from using high-beam lights, as they create glare, making it more difficult for you to see what’s ahead of you on the road.
Maintain safe gaps:
Maintain a generous following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifting traffic patterns.
Stay in your lane:
Use the road’s lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.
Zero visibility strategy:
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
No parking options:
If no designated parking area is available, pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
By adhering to these recommendations from the NWS, you can navigate foggy conditions more safely, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring your well-being.
For more local weather alerts, visit our Weather Advisory page
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