The National Weather Service released a dense fog advisory at 1:03 a.m. on Friday in effect until 9 a.m. for Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga and Broome counties.
The weather service says to be ready for, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."
"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," says the weather service. "If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."
Guidance from the weather service for navigating foggy conditions
When a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility can plummet to a quarter-mile or less. These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip