Fog Conditions Flashcards
What is the average fog expectancy for Puget Sound?
Fog can be expected to cause limited visibility 25-40 days a year.
When is fog most likely to occur in Puget Sound?
Fog is most likely to occur in autumn, January and February.
When is fog least likely to occur in Puget Sound?
Fog is least likely in May and June.
What type of fog is most common in Puget Sound?
Land fog, AKA radiation fog, is most common and occurs overnight and burns off by mid afternoon. Can linger for several days in stagnant weather.
How is visibility impacted by fog in Puget Sound?
Visibility can drop below 0.5 miles
Where is fog most likely?
Fog is most likely encountered in north and south Puget sound.
Where is fog least likely?
Fog is least likely in the waters between Point Wells and Three Tree point.
What type of fog is most common in the Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Sea fog, also known as convection fog.
Where is fog most likely to occur in the strait of Juan de Fuca?
Western strait of Juan de Fuca.
When and how is visibility impacted by fog in the Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Fog is at its worst in the Strait of Juan de Fuca from July through October. Visibility can drop below 0.75 miles about 55 days a year.
What type of fog is most common in Georgia, Haro and Rosario straits as well as the Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Land fog, also known as radiation fog.
When and how is visibility affected by fog in Georgia, Haro and Rosario straits as well as the Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca?
Fog is at its worst from September through February. Can expected about 20-30 days a year but can be more near low-lying land areas.
