Freezing fog advisory is in effect

PENDLETON – The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a freezing fog advisory that will be in effect until 1 p.m. Monday. In Oregon, it is for the foothills of the northern Blue Mountains and the lower Columbia Basin. In Washington, it is in place for the lower Columbia Basin, the foothills of the Blues, and in the Yakima Valley.

The region impacted includes the cities of Boardman, Hermiston, Ione, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Tri-Cities, Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla. Visibility will be a quarter mile or less.

Hazardous driving conditions are anticipated due to low visibility and potential frost on the bridges. Motorists are urged to slow down, use headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead.

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