Update 7:35 A.M.: Bakersfield is now included in the Dense Fog Advisory

Update: Dense fog has developed over more of the San Joaquin Valley and the Dense Fog Advisory has been expanded. Expect very low visibility over parts of the SJV through noon today.

January 16, 2022 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports a Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for a portion of the central San Joaquin Valley including the Merced and Madera areas until 12:00 P.M. Sunday.

Visibility will be as low as 200 to 800 feet.

Motorists should slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Travel delays should be anticipated through midday Sunday.

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Dense Fog Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1218 AM PST Sun Jan 16 2022

Merced - Madera - Mendota-Planada - Le Grand - Snelling-
Including the cities of Merced, Madera, Atwater, Planada,
Lake Mcclure, and Le Grand
1218 AM PST Sun Jan 16 2022

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog, with
  some locations below 200 feet.

* WHERE...Merced, Madera, Mendota, Planada, Le Grand, and Snelling.

* WHEN...Until noon PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roadways affected include, but are not
  limited to Highway 152 and Highway 99 north of Fresno County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Source: NWS