Dense fog advisory issued for Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon until Wednesday afternoon

At 9:51 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service released a dense fog advisory valid between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

The weather service adds to anticipate, "Visibilities from one mile to less than a quarter mile in dense fog."

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

Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions

When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your tr