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 for parts of Southern Oregon, including Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County, Josephine County, and Jackson County. The advisory remains in effect until Friday at 10 a.m.

Visibility and Driving Conditions

The weather service warns that visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in dense fog, which can create hazardous driving conditions.

"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," the weather service commented. "If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."

Safety Guidelines for Driving in Fog

Slow down and allow extra travel time.
Use low-beam headlights and your vehicle’s taillights to increase visibility.
Use fog lights if available.
Avoid high-beam headlights as they cause glare and reduce visibility.
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to handle sudden stops or traffic changes.
Use lane markings as a guide to stay in your lane.

Advisory Explanation

A dense fog advisory means widespread fog has developed, reducing visibility often to a quarter mile or less. Drivers should exercise extreme caution or delay travel if possible.

Author's summary: A dense fog advisory lowers visibility to a quarter mile or less in Southern Oregon, requiring drivers to slow down, use proper lighting, and maintain safe distances for safer travel until Friday morning.

OregonLive.com — 2025-11-07

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Southern Oregon

Visibility and Driving Conditions

Safety Guidelines for Driving in Fog

Advisory Explanation

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