Eureka, CA – Drivers along the Humboldt and Del Norte County coasts are facing reduced visibility this morning as patchy dense fog blankets parts of Northern California. The National Weather Service in Eureka issued a morning alert urging caution on area highways and local roads, especially around Humboldt Bay.
According to the National Weather Service, the fog is expected to linger through the morning hours before gradually lifting by midday. Motorists are encouraged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and remain alert for pedestrians or sudden visibility changes.
The agency advises allowing extra travel time and maintaining a safe following distance, particularly along U.S. Highway 101 and other low-lying coastal routes. Fog-related delays may impact commuters between Eureka, Arcata, and Crescent City.
Visibility in some areas may drop to less than a quarter-mile at times, creating potentially hazardous driving conditions. Travelers are reminded that headlights—not high beams—improve visibility in fog by reducing glare and improving reaction distance.
Conditions are expected to improve later this morning as temperatures rise and coastal winds increase.
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