Dodge City, KS – Drivers in western Kansas could face reduced visibility and slick road conditions early Saturday as patchy fog and freezing fog develop across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, patchy fog is expected to form after 3 a.m. Saturday, with freezing fog possible between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. in areas where temperatures fall below 32 degrees. Visibility could drop to as low as one-half mile in some locations.
The highest risk area is along and north of a Scott City–Ness City–La Crosse line, with increased concern near the Interstate 70 corridor. Conditions may vary significantly, but even brief periods of freezing fog can create slick spots, especially on bridges, overpasses, and elevated roadways.
Freezing fog occurs when supercooled fog droplets freeze on contact with surfaces, forming a thin layer of ice that can be difficult to see. Drivers traveling early Saturday are encouraged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and use low-beam headlights in foggy conditions.
The National Weather Service advises motorists to remain alert for rapidly changing visibility and road conditions. Fog is expected to gradually dissipate later Saturday morning as temperatures rise.
Residents are also urged to use caution while walking or driving in rural areas, where road treatment may be limited during the early morning hours.
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