NY weather update: Prepare for fog in New York until Sunday morning

At 3:47 a.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service released an updated forecast for fog in Herkimer, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Fulton counties through 8 a.m.

“Overnight, fog has persisted in parts of southern Vermont, the southern Adirondacks, and the Lake George Saratoga Region in eastern New York. Locally, some of the fog is so thick that visibility is only a quarter mile or less. Temperatures close to or slightly above freezing over the existing snowfall and an abundance of moisture in the air are the causes of the fog. Near the main river valleys, the fog could be the thickest. Use your low beam headlights, slow down, and give yourself plenty of space if you’re driving early this morning. The meteorological service predicts that visibility will progressively improve later this morning.

Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions

The following weather service safety advice should be kept in mind if you must go outside in foggy conditions:

Slow down:

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  Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.
  

Visibility is important.

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  Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which automatically activate your taillights. Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
  

Steer clear of high beams:

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  Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road.
  

Remain at a safe distance:

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  Maintain a significant following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifts in traffic patterns.
  

Remain in your lane:

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  Use the road’s lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.
  

Protocol for zero visibility:

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  In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
  

Absence of parking choices

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  If no designated parking area is available, pull your vehicle as far off the road as possible. Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
  

Following these weather service guidelines will help you drive more safely in foggy circumstances, reducing the chance of accidents and putting your health first.

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