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CALIFORNIA, U.S. (DEC. 17, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF DRONE SHOTS OF FOG COVERING AREA/ WIND TRIBUNES RISE ABOVE THICK FOG LAYER

2. VARIOUS OF DRONE SHOTS OF VEHICLES MOVING IN FOG CALIFORNIA, U.S. - DEC. 17, 2025: Mesmerizing scenes emerged as dense fog blanketed California’s Central Valley on Wednesday, creating striking winter vistas but posing significant risks for commuters.

The ground-hugging "tule fog" covered Interstate 580 and obscured wind turbines in Livermore. The phenomenon, unique to the region, develops when cold, moist air is trapped near the ground under a temperature inversion, typically following rainfall and clear, calm nights.

The fog can reduce visibility to near zero, making it a major cause of winter travel disruptions and accidents in the region. Local authorities urged drivers to exercise caution as the thick layer persists across major transit corridors.

Reporting by Tayfun Coskun / Writing by Ayse Elif Erdis