Heads up, drivers: Dense fog could reduce visibility along SLO County roads

Kaytlyn Leslie

December 28, 2024 at 10:14 p.m.·1 min read

A misty morning rain gave way to a soft, low cloud cover on the mountains in San Luis Obispo. Pictured is Bishop Peak shrouded in a fog looking from Foothill Road.

Better get your car’s fog lights ready, San Luis Obispo County.

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Saturday night into Sunday morning, warning of low visibility due to fog throughout most of the Central Coast.

According to the advisory, visibility could drop to less than one-fourth of a mile.

The fog could make driving hazardous, the Weather Service warned. Drivers were advised to “slow down, use your headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.”

The advisory was expected to expire at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

Fog continues to be a significant factor across San Luis Obispo County. Please drive responsibly by:
Reducing your speed to match visibility and road conditions.
Activating your headlights to improve visibility and alert other drivers.#chpcoastaldivision #SlowDown pic.twitter.com/xkTP1b8D1N
— CHP San Luis Obispo (@ChpSlo) December 29, 2024

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