A Ghostly Haze Descends: Washington and Greene Counties Brace for Dense Fog

There's a quiet, almost eerie stillness that comes with a dense fog, isn't there? That particular kind of quiet where the world just... recedes. And for anyone driving through Washington and Greene counties right now, or planning to through Saturday morning, that feeling is more than just atmospheric — it's a very real concern for safety on the roads.

The National Weather Service, for once, isn't mincing words: a Dense Fog Advisory is firmly in place. What does that really mean on the ground? Well, you could say it means the landscape has decided to play a rather unhelpful game of hide-and-seek. Visibility, as the experts put it, has been slashed to a quarter of a mile or, quite honestly, even less in some spots. Imagine trying to see clearly when your view is, more or less, confined to a very small bubble around your vehicle. It’s a challenge, to say the least.

So, what's a driver to do when the world turns into a blurry watercolor? The advice, really, is rather simple but profoundly important: slow down. It’s not just a suggestion; it’s a necessity. Those headlights? They should be on, of course, but make sure you’re using your low beams. High beams, you see, often just reflect off the tiny water droplets in the fog, creating a dazzling, blinding wall of white right back at you. Not exactly helpful, is it?

And here’s another thing, something many of us forget in our hurried daily lives: leave extra room between your car and the one ahead. A lot of extra room. Because when visibility is compromised this severely, reaction times are naturally slower, and you'll need every single foot of that buffer zone should something unexpected happen. In truth, it's a good habit to adopt always, but it becomes absolutely critical in conditions like these.

This isn't some fleeting mist, mind you; it's expected to linger until at least Saturday morning. So, whether you're heading out for an early start or just making a quick trip, take a moment. Plan your route, allow yourself ample time, and perhaps most importantly, drive as if everyone else on the road might not be seeing as clearly as they should — because, well, they probably aren't. Stay safe out there, folks.