Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose placed under a dense fog advisory until Monday midday

On Sunday at p m the National Weather Function distributed a dense fog advisory in effect until Monday Dec at a m for Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose The NWS San Francisco CA states to prepare for Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous according to the NWS If driving slow down use your headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you If commuting allow extra drive time to reach your destination safely Fog safety Tips from the NWS for safe travels If a dense fog advisory is issued for your area it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility often drops to just a quarter-mile or less These conditions can make driving challenging so exercise extreme caution on the road and if manageable consider delaying your trip If driving in fog becomes unavoidable remember these safety tips Moderate your speed Slow down and allocate extra advance time to reach your destination safely Visibility priority Ensure your car is visible to others by using low-beam headlights which also activate your taillights If you have fog lights use them Avoid high-beams Refrain from using high-beam headlights as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road Keep your distance Maintain a crucial following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifts in traffic patterns Stay in your lane Use the road s lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane Zero visibility strategy In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location such as a nearby business s parking lot to pull over and come to a stop No parking options If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into pull your car off to the side of the road as far as practicable Once you come to a stop turn off all lights except your hazard flashing lights set the crisis brake and take your foot off of the brake pedal to be sure the tail lights are not illuminated so that other drivers don t mistakenly run into you By adhering to these recommendations from the NWS you can address foggy conditions with greater safety mitigating the peril of accidents and prioritizing your well-being For more weather alerts in the Bay Area visit Weather Advisories