Updated Dense Fog Advisory for the Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon
The National Weather Service has released an updated advisory for dense fog across the Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Drivers and residents in the area should prepare for reduced visibility and potentially hazardous travel conditions.
"Visibility as low as 1/4 mile in dense fog."
"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," explains the weather service.
"If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."
Hazards and Safety Guidance
When a dense fog advisory is issued, it indicates that thick fog is widespread and visibility can drop to a quarter-mile or less. Such conditions make travel challenging and require caution on the road. If you can, postpone your trip until conditions improve.
- Drive slowly and allow extra time to reach your destination safely.
- Turn on low-beam headlights, which also activate taillights, increasing your visibility to other drivers.
- If your vehicle has fog lights, use them for better illumination.
- Avoid high-beam headlights; they cause glare and make it harder to see ahead.
- Maintain a safe distance between vehicles to adjust for sudden stops or traffic changes.
- Use lane markings as a guide to remain in your lane when visibility is limited.
Travel Caution
Drivers are urged to stay alert and adapt their behavior to the hazardous conditions caused by dense fog. Taking even small safety measures can prevent accidents and ensure safer travel for everyone on the road.
Author’s Summary: The National Weather Service warns of dense fog in Oregon’s Blue Mountains region, urging drivers to travel cautiously due to severely reduced visibility until late Wednesday morning.