Salt Lake City, UT – Drivers across northern Utah are being urged to allow extra travel time Thursday morning as dense fog settles across several high-traffic corridors, reducing visibility during the early commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, thick fog developed overnight and into the morning hours in multiple areas, including near the Great Salt Lake, Cache Valley, and the Pineview Reservoir. Major roadways affected include Interstate 15, Interstate 80, and Legacy Parkway, where visibility has dropped significantly in spots.
Traffic cameras along Legacy Parkway in Davis County showed fog dense enough to obscure vehicles at moderate distances shortly before 8:30 a.m., raising concerns for sudden slowdowns and increased crash risk. The fog is described as patchy but locally dense, meaning conditions can change rapidly within a short stretch of roadway.
Meteorologists say fog of this nature often forms under calm winds and cold overnight temperatures, especially near bodies of water and low-lying valleys. Drivers are advised to use low-beam headlights, slow down, and increase following distance. High-beam headlights are discouraged, as they can reflect off fog and further reduce visibility.
No widespread road closures have been reported as of Thursday morning, but officials warn that minor crashes and traffic delays are more likely during fog events, particularly during peak commute hours.
The fog is expected to gradually improve later in the morning as temperatures rise and daylight increases, though some valley locations may see lingering low visibility into mid-morning.
Motorists traveling through northern Utah are encouraged to check real-time road conditions before heading out and to remain alert for rapidly changing visibility.
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