Dense fog advisory active for Malibu until Saturday morning

Dense Fog Advisory Active for Malibu Until Saturday Morning

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a dense fog advisory for Malibu on Saturday at 2:34 a.m. This advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard office warns of "visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog."

"Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," the NWS states.

Drivers are advised to:

Slow down
Use headlights
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead

Advisory Details

A dense fog advisory indicates widespread dense fog with visibility often reduced to a quarter-mile or less. Such conditions make driving difficult and require extra caution.

Driving Safety Tips in Dense Fog

Reduce speed and allow additional travel time.
Use low-beam headlights to stay visible, which also activates taillights.
If available, activate fog lights.
Avoid high-beam headlights as they cause glare and decrease visibility.
Keep a larger following distance to prepare for sudden stops or changes in traffic.

Summary

The advisory affects Malibu and nearby areas until Saturday morning, urging drivers to prioritize safety on foggy roads.

"If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you."

Author's note: Dense fog reduces visibility dramatically, demanding careful, slow driving and cautious road behavior to avoid accidents.

Los Angeles Daily News — 2025-11-01