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Dense Fog Advisories Cover Willamette Valley Through 11 A.M. Saturday

Forecasters urge caution during valley fog with visibility down to a quarter mile.

Overview

  • National Weather Service dense fog advisories remain in effect until 11 a.m. Saturday across several Willamette Valley areas.
  • The alerts cover Benton, Linn and Lane county lowlands as well as the West and East Central Willamette Valley, issued Friday evening.
  • Visibility may drop to one quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions.
  • Drivers are urged to slow down, use low-beam or fog lights, maintain extra following distance, and avoid high beams.
  • In near-zero visibility, officials advise turning on hazard lights and stopping in a safe location or pulling well off the road, and pedestrians and cyclists should wear bright or reflective clothing.