Dense fog advisory for Southern California until Saturday morning

Dense Fog Advisory for Southern California Until Saturday Morning

The National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles/Oxnard office has issued a dense fog advisory effective until 9 a.m. Saturday. The affected areas include San Luis Obispo County Beaches, the Inland Central Coast, Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches and inland areas, the Santa Ynez Valley, the southwestern and southeastern coasts of Santa Barbara County, Ventura County Beaches, the Inland Coast, and the Malibu Coast.

“Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.”

“Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.”

A dense fog advisory is announced by the local NWS office when widespread fog significantly drops visibility to a quarter mile or less. Such conditions make travel challenging, and drivers are urged to use extra caution or avoid travel when possible.

Safety Recommendations for Drivers

Reduce speed and stay alert.
Use low-beam headlights.
Maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.
Avoid sudden stops or lane changes.

Source: The National Weather Service

Originally published November 1, 2025, at 2:38 a.m.

Author’s Summary

Dense fog will affect several Southern California coastal and inland regions through Saturday morning, causing low visibility and hazardous driving conditions.

Sacramento Bee — 2025-11-01