Albany, NY – Commuters across eastern New York are facing visibility issues this morning as dense patchy fog moves through the region, particularly in river valleys and low-lying areas. The National Weather Service in Albany issued an advisory early Sunday urging drivers to use caution.
According to the National Weather Service, the fog developed in the early morning hours and is expected to linger through the next several hours. Reduced visibility is most likely in valleys, bridges, and rural stretches of highway, which could slow traffic and increase the risk of accidents.
Drivers are advised to keep headlights on low beam, reduce speed, and maintain extra space between vehicles. The weather service also recommends taking additional care on bridges, where sudden shifts in visibility are possible.
The fog advisory stretches across multiple counties in eastern New York, including the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and nearby parts of Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Motorists traveling along major roadways such as I-87, I-90, and I-91 should be prepared for sudden drops in visibility.
Conditions are expected to improve by late morning as temperatures rise and the fog lifts. Until then, officials stress that extra caution is essential for anyone driving through affected areas.
