Monday morning brings freezing fog advisory for Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley areas
With visibility less than a quarter mile in some areas around Reno, a freezing fog advisory is in effect for the Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley areas through 10 a.m. Monday morning.
The National Weather Service advises hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential for frost on bridges and overpasses.
This morning's fog is primarily in the Reno area. In Carson City, it's blue skies and sunshine as of around 7:30 a.m. with no travel problems. According to the weather service, a few of the highways impacted include I-80 from Reno to Winnemucca, Highway 50 from Carson City to Dayton and Fallon, I-580 through the Carson Valley and Highway 70 through Sierra Valley.
A light coating of ice may create treacherous driving conditions. It will be very easy to lose control of your vehicle even if all wheel and four wheel drive vehicles. For the morning commute, slow down and avoid braking and making sudden turns.