Dense fog advisory issued for S. Oregon until Friday morning

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Southern Oregon

On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory effective until Friday at 10 a.m. for Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County, Josephine County, and Jackson County.

Visibility and Conditions

The advisory warns of visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog, which can create hazardous driving conditions.

Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Safety Recommendations for Drivers

Slow down and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Use low-beam headlights to ensure your vehicle is visible.
If available, turn on fog lights.
Avoid high-beam headlights as they cause glare and reduce visibility.
Use lane markings to stay in the correct lane.
Allow extra travel time or consider delaying trips if possible.

What a Dense Fog Advisory Means

A dense fog advisory indicates widespread dense fog, often reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less. Such conditions can make driving extremely challenging, requiring heightened caution.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Guidance for Inevitable Fog Driving

When driving in fog is unavoidable, maintain extra caution by reducing speed, using appropriate lights, and keeping safe distances to ensure safety on the road.

Author's summary: Dense fog in southern Oregon is reducing visibility to a quarter-mile or less, prompting an advisory with key safety tips to help drivers navigate hazardous conditions safely.

OregonLive.com — 2025-11-07

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Southern Oregon

Visibility and Conditions

Safety Recommendations for Drivers

What a Dense Fog Advisory Means

Guidance for Inevitable Fog Driving

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