Visibility Vanishes! Dense Fog Blankets Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties Sunday Morning

Prepare for a dramatic shift in your Sunday morning commute across Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. A blanket of dense fog is set to descend upon Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, transforming familiar landscapes into a hazy, almost ethereal realm, but one that demands extreme caution from travelers.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, effective for Sunday morning, September 2025.

This means that if your plans take you through these western U.P. areas, you should anticipate a significant drop in visibility, with conditions potentially plummeting to a quarter-mile or even less. Imagine driving through a thick, gray veil – that's the reality drivers will face.

While fog can add a certain mystique to the early hours, its primary impact is on safety.

Severely reduced visibility makes driving incredibly hazardous. Distances become distorted, road signs appear suddenly, and other vehicles can emerge from the mist with little warning. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a genuine threat to road safety.

For those who must travel, preparation is key.

Here's how to navigate the upcoming conditions with the utmost care:

Slow Down: This is the golden rule. Reduced speed gives you more time to react to unexpected obstacles or sudden stops.

Use Low Beams: Your high beams will only reflect off the fog, making visibility worse.

Stick to your low beams or fog lights if equipped.

Increase Following Distance: The standard "three-second rule" should be extended significantly in dense fog. Give yourself ample space between your vehicle and the one ahead.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Listen for traffic you can't see, and pay extra attention to road markings and guardrails to help maintain your lane.

Avoid Distractions: Put away your phone and focus solely on the road.

Every bit of concentration is needed.

Pull Over Safely if Necessary: If visibility becomes too poor to continue, pull completely off the road to a safe location, turn on your hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve.

This advisory serves as a crucial reminder that while the U.P.

offers breathtaking views, Mother Nature can also present formidable challenges. Let's ensure a safe Sunday morning for everyone on the roads. Stay alert, drive responsibly, and allow extra time for your journeys through Ontonagon and Gogebic counties.