Be mindful of fog along I-84 on Cabbage Hill

By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

NORTHEAST OREGON – Drivers along I-84 should be mindful of foggy conditions on Cabbage hill (approximately milepost 224-253. The National Weather Service in Pendleton reports that fog will persist and remain a threat to drivers for the next several days. Visibility could drop as low as 1/4 of a mile in certain areas. Foggy conditions will also persist further west throughout North Central Oregon.

Drivers are reminded to stay prepared for sudden drops in visibility and to adjust speed to match conditions as needed. When driving in low visibility conditions, the Oregon Department of Transportation offers the following recommendations:

“Slow down. Every year, “driving too fast for conditions” shows up in the top five most common reasons for crashes.
Use your low beams. High beams will disperse in thick fog or snow, making visibility worse for you and other drivers.
Turn on your rear fog lamps, if your vehicle is equipped. They greatly aid visibility for drivers approaching from the rear.
If you suddenly encounter a severe loss of visibility, pull off the pavement as far as possible. Stop, turn off your lights, set the emergency brake and take your foot off the brake to be sure the taillights are not illuminated. Turn on your emergency flashers.
If you can’t pull off the roadway, slow down, turn on your low beam headlights and sound the horn occasionally. Use the white fog line or roadside reflectors if necessary to help guide you.
Never stop in the travel lanes.”

More info here.

Live traffic and weather updates can be found at tripcheck.com. Elkhorn Media will also post daily road condition updates via Facebook, and on our radio stations.

(Image from the National Weather Service of Pendleton)