{"id":5944,"date":"2017-01-07T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-01-07T09:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.racinelaw.net\/?p=5944"},"modified":"2017-01-07T09:00:31","modified_gmt":"2017-01-07T09:00:31","slug":"fog-freezing-fog-develops-parts-treasure-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racinelaw.net\/blog\/fog-freezing-fog-develops-parts-treasure-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Fog &#038; Freezing Fog Develops in Parts of the Treasure Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several accidents were reported during the morning commute on I-84 Thursday morning, December 22<sup>nd<\/sup>.\u00a0 As dense fog and freezing fog rolled into parts of the Treasure Valley,\u00a0 \u00a0motorists were instructed by ISP, ITD and local police departments to be sure to slow down.\u00a0 Visibility was reduced in certain areas to a quarter of a mile.<\/p>\n<p>An accident occurred on eastbound I-84 at milepost 36 near the Franklin exit in Nampa shortly before 6:30 a.m. which blocked the two left lanes of travel.\u00a0\u00a0 ISP continues to investigate the cause of the crash; however, it is likely that weather and road conditions were contributing factors.<\/p>\n<p>Fog can be quite dangerous, especially when temperatures dip below freezing.\u00a0 Fog can freeze instantly on exposed surfaces forming black ice on roadways catching drivers off-guard.\u00a0 Drivers should reduce their speeds to give themselves time to react if hazards appear.\u00a0 Never use your high beams which cause a glare but rather turn on your low beams so that other drivers can see your vehicle.\u00a0 Stay focused on the road and follow the lines to ensure that you remain in the proper lane.\u00a0 Remember to leave plenty of distance between your vehicle and those in front of you to account for sudden stops, hazards and\/or changing traffic patterns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racinelaw.net\/blog\/fog-freezing-fog-develops-parts-treasure-valley\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Fog &#038; Freezing Fog Develops in Parts of the Treasure Valley\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several accidents were reported during the morning commute on I-84 Thursday morning, December 22nd.\u00a0 As dense fog and freezing fog rolled into parts of the Treasure Valley,\u00a0 \u00a0motorists were instructed by ISP, ITD and local police departments to be sure to slow down.\u00a0 Visibility was reduced in certain areas to a quarter of a mile. 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