At 9:39 a.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Oregon’s Northern Blue Mountains that would last until noon.
“Visibility of one-quarter mile or less in dense fog,” the weather service comments. “Visibility near zero has been observed along the slopes of the Northern Blues and along Interstate 84 in the vicinity of Cabbage Hill and Deadman Pass where low clouds are intersecting with the terrain.”
The weather service warns that “driving conditions could be hazardous due to low visibility.” “If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.”
Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service
Visibility frequently lowers to a quarter-mile or less if a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, indicating that widespread dense fog has formed. Driving in these conditions might be difficult, so be extremely careful and, if at all possible, postpone your journey.
If driving in fog is unavoidable, keep these safety precautions in mind:
Slow down:
To get to your location safely, slow down and allow additional time for travel.
Visibility is important.
Use low-beam headlights, which also turn on your taillights, to make sure that people can see your car. Make use of your fog lights if you have them.
Steer clear of high beams:
Avoid using high-beam headlights since they produce glare that reduces your driving visibility.
Remain at a safe distance:
Keep a wide following distance in order to accommodate sudden stops or changing traffic patterns.
Remain in your lane:
To stay in the proper lane, follow the lane lines on the road.
Strategy for zero visibility:
When there is almost no visibility because of heavy fog, turn on your hazard lights and look for a safe place to stop, such as a nearby company parking lot.
Restricted parking possibilities
Pull your car as far off the road as you can if there isn’t a designated parking space. To reduce the possibility of other vehicles colliding with your stationary car, turn off all lights save the warning flashers, apply the emergency brake, and depress the brake pedal. This will keep your tail lights off.
Following these weather service guidelines will help you drive more safely in foggy conditions, lowering your chance of an accident and protecting your health.
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