fog in california?

Question

How much/bad is the fog in California?
Specifically in the Bakersfield or Paso Robles area? I am wondering how thick it is, how long it takes to 'burn' off, if you can drive in it and any other details you think would be useful! Thank you

Answer 1

Bakersfield does get a lot of fog between December and Jan, sometimes mid to late Feb. Depending on how odd the weather is that year.

Off of 7th standard road, snow road in Fruitville/Norris area and some parts of Rosedale HWY, near the airport can get really bad. Those are some of the many two lane roads where head on collisions or those who go off the road happens. It is wise that if a person goes outside their door and can't see their vehicle or begins to drive and then can't see at least 10 feet infront, it is best to turn around, drive slow with low beams on and drive back home.

I moved up to Tulare county 3 years ago (Still reside and go to school at Bakersfield College) and the fog is a bit worse up here in the mountain/country range in some area's. As Bakersfield is a valley, it is more thicker than it is up here.

Usually, depending on the weather can burn off by 9/10 to noon the latest.

At first it is scary for those who never been in fog before, to drive in it, but after awhile, it comes acustomed. It is those who have no sense of responsibility is the ones I worry about (who think they can drive fast and still can see....). It got bad one point I parked in someone's drive way and I asked them if I can park til it starts to be drivable. Luckly, they were very nice people who didn't mind as that would of been one less wreck risk.

Answer 2

paso robles is usually foggy all summer long. it is usually gone by noon. valley fog, or tule fog is more apparen in the san joaquin valley in the winter and is the thick pea soup type stuff that is hard to drive in. and happens most in the winter in areas like sacramento, probably bakersfield, fresno etc. paso does get that much. but more your garden variety fog in the morning and burn off by mid afternoon and happens in the warme months.

it is a fact of life to hav fog in most of california. you just have to drive carefully.

Answer 3

Depends on the month amd location, summer fog along the coast vs winter fog in the valley such as Fresno, Bakersfield, Modesto etc.

Answer 4

Just remember not to use your high beams!

Drive very carefully, and keep your eyes on where the roadway ends on the right. You don't want to go into a ditch.

I would get behind a truck with lots of lights and stay back enough to still be able to see it.

You don't want to pull over and park, either, as you could be hit. If you need to pull over, I would look for an actual rest stop and keep my engine running and lights on in order to be seen.

Answer 5

fog is mostly in costal areas or in mountain/valley areas. sometimes its not too bad. bot others it can get thick. just drive safe and youll be fine. this time of year there hasnt been much.