Dense Fog Leads to Mutli-Vehicle Accident in California

news image
Special Stories
30 May 2018 4:39 PM
Thick fog settled into Cajon Pass along I-15 in southern California Wednesday, reducing visibility to less than a quarter-mile and contributing to a pile-up on the southbound lanes. A look at the foggy conditions on I-15 SB courtesy @SBCOUNTYFIRE on Twitter The San Bernardino County Fire District took these pictures while on scene Wednesday. Officials on scene reported a visibility well below one-quarter of a mile. A look at the thick fog on I-15 SB courtesy @SBCOUNTYFIRE on Twitter There have been varying reports of the number of vehicles and person(s) involved, however a consensus of reports shows between 15-25 people injured, several vehicles involved, and no fatalities at this time. Visible satellite imagery over this area showed two interesting things. The first, was the thick fog over this part of the interstate where the accidents happened. Secondly, you can see an eddy (circulation, whirlwind, etc.) near San Clemente Island (bottom-left). https://twitter.com/SteveGlazier/status/1001946294464761856 May and June tend to feature more of these foggy, dreary mornings for *coastal* California. That's because a marine layer develops over the ocean and moves into the coastline. As the land heats up in Spring, the cooler, dense air begins to work inland toward the warmer, less-dense air. Related Story: It's January and Central California's Foggy Season is Here Be sure to check traffic and weather conditions before heading out, just in case you encounter dense fog such as this! Main headline picture courtesy @SBCOUNTYFIRE on Twitter For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Steve Glazier
All Weather News
More
Spring Storm for the East Coast Today

Spring Storm for the East Coast Today

A strong low-pressure system in the eastern G

28 Mar 2024 5:35 PM
Spring Snow in California Bolsters Snowpack

Spring Snow in California Bolsters Snowpack

Snow is falling again on the West Coast thank

28 Mar 2024 5:30 PM
Easter Forecast: Who's Cracking Open Some Nice Weather

Easter Forecast: Who's Cracking Open Some Nice Weather

Some parts of the country have been dye-ing t

28 Mar 2024 5:25 PM
Weekend Forecast: Rain in Southern California

Weekend Forecast: Rain in Southern California

Yet another system is on tap for the West Coa

28 Mar 2024 5:20 PM
From Snow to 80s in 3 Days for the Southern Plains

From Snow to 80s in 3 Days for the Southern Plains

Get ready for a roller coaster ride of temper

28 Mar 2024 1:45 PM
Total Solar Eclipse: 5 Things you Need to Know

Total Solar Eclipse: 5 Things you Need to Know

A total solar eclipse is coming! Here are the

28 Mar 2024 1:00 PM
How Rare are Total Solar Eclipses?

How Rare are Total Solar Eclipses?

Above - total solar eclipse over Oregon in 20

28 Mar 2024 12:50 PM