At 3:41 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a freezing fog advisory valid between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. for St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton and Essex counties.

The weather service states to expect, "Visibility as low as a quarter mile in freezing fog."

"Low visibility and a light glaze of ice, especially on bridges and overpasses, could make driving conditions hazardous," describes the weather service. "If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."

Freezing fog advisories: What they signal and why they matter

A freezing fog advisory serves as a crucial alert indicating the development of fog concurrent with surface temperatures at or below freezing. During such conditions, the tiny liquid droplets within the fog can swiftly freez

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