Hanford, CA – Drivers across California’s San Joaquin Valley are facing extremely limited visibility this weekend, with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Hanford issuing a Dense Fog Advisory through noon Monday, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
According to the NWS, visibility may drop to less than 200 feet in several areas, leading to a “very high transportation risk”—especially along heavily traveled routes such as Interstate 5, Highway 99, and nearby connectors. The advisory warns that some areas could experience near-zero visibility through early next week.
Motorists are urged to slow down, use low beams, and allow extra travel time. The NWS also recommends keeping a safe distance between vehicles and avoiding sudden stops. In areas where fog is thickest, drivers should pull safely off the road with hazard lights off to prevent collisions.
While visibility may briefly improve during the afternoon hours, dense fog is expected to redevelop overnight across the valley floor, making early morning travel particularly hazardous.
Authorities remind drivers to check the latest California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) updates before traveling.
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