Dense fog advisory for Southern California until Saturday morning

Dense Fog Advisory for Southern California Until Saturday Morning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard, CA, has issued a dense fog advisory effective until 9 a.m. Saturday. The advisory covers multiple areas including:

San Luis Obispo County Beaches
San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast
Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches
Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast
Santa Ynez Valley
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast
Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast
Ventura County Beaches
Ventura County Inland Coast
Malibu Coast

Fog Conditions and Safety Warnings

The NWS warns that visibility may be reduced to one-quarter mile or less in dense fog, which can create hazardous driving conditions.

"Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."

"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous."

They advise drivers to slow down, use headlights, and maintain extra distance between vehicles to ensure safety.

About the Advisory

A dense fog advisory is issued when widespread dense fog forms, frequently reducing visibility to one-quarter mile or less, making travel difficult.

Safety Tips for Driving in Fog

Slow down and drive cautiously.
Turn on low-beam headlights.
Increase the distance from the car ahead.
Avoid driving if possible until conditions improve.

This advisory remains effective until 9 a.m. Saturday.

Source: The National Weather Service

This report was first published on November 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM. The content was created using AI, based on journalist-approved templates.

Author’s summary: Southern California faces hazardous driving conditions due to dense fog, with visibility below a quarter mile until Saturday morning; drivers should exercise caution.

Sacramento Bee — 2025-11-01