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Dense fog advisory issued for Sacramento region. Here’s when — and how long it will last

Sacramento commuters should beware of “hazardous driving conditions” Tuesday morning as dense fog is possible across the region.

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for 1 to 9 a.m in the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, portions of the Delta and the northeast foothills. This includes Redding, Chico, Yuba City, Sacramento and Modesto.

“Be cautious while driving along interstates such as Interstate 5, Interstate 80, State Route 99, and Highway 50 where dense fog can cause traffic delays,” the weather service stated in the advisory.

The advisory warns drivers to slow down, use their low-beam headlights and increase their following distance.

Drivers will have a visibility distance of a quarter mile or less, according to the weather service’s post on X, formerly called Twitter.

“Remember to slow down, allow extra time to reach your destination safely, increase following distance, and use low beam headlights if you encounter fog!” the weather service wrote on X.

This story was originally published January 22, 2024 at 5:06 PM.

Angela Rodriguez
The Modesto Bee
Angela Rodriguez is a service journalism reporter for The Bee. She is a graduate of Sacramento State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her time there, she worked on the State Hornet covering arts and entertainment.
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