A heavy fog warning has been issued by the National Weather Service effective Sunday from 7:05 a.m. until 9 a.m. for Oregon’s Northern Blue Mountains.

The weather service adds: “Visibility in heavy fog is a quarter mile or less.”

“Low visibility can make driving conditions hazardous,” the weather service commented. “If you are driving, slow down, use your headlights and leave plenty of space in front of you.”

Guidance from the weather service to navigate foggy conditions

If a dense fog warning has been issued for your area, this means widespread dense fog is occurring and visibility is generally reduced to a quarter mile or less. These conditions can make driving difficult; Therefore, be very careful on the road and consider postponing your journey if possible.

If driving in fog becomes unavoidable, remember these safety rules:

Speed ​​Reduction Ahead:

Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.

Visibility is important:

Make sure your vehicle is visible to others by using low beam headlights that automatically activate your taillights. If your vehicle has fog lights, use them.

Avoid high beams:

Avoid using high beam lights because they create glare, making it difficult to see what’s in front of you on the road.

Keep your distance:

Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in traffic flow.

Stay in your own lane:

Use the lane markings on the road as a guide to stay in the correct lane.

Near zero visibility:

When visibility is near zero due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and look for a safe place to pull over and stop, such as a nearby business parking lot.

Limited parking options:

If there is no designated parking area, move your vehicle as far off the road as possible. When you stop, disable all lights except the hazard lights, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your taillights don’t come on; This reduces the risk of other drivers hitting your stationary vehicle.

By adhering to these weather service recommendations, you can navigate foggy conditions more safely, reduce the risk of accidents, and protect your health.

Enhanced Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots that uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.