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Fog Disrupts Holiday Travel for 1.4 Million in SoCal

12/22/2025

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Fog Disrupts Travel

Dense fog disrupts holiday travel in Southern California, especially at San Diego International Airport (SAN), where about 1.4 million passengers are expected through January 5.
Flight delays and cancellations have forced travelers to seek alternatives.
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) faced shutdowns due to fog, impacting flights for several days.
Travelers should purchase travel insurance and arrive early.
Northern California's fog advisory has expired, but drivers should remain cautious.

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California's Fog Crisis

A persistent fog has blanketed California's Central Valley for weeks, with unusual consistency and black-and-white particles.
Scientists say this radiation fog is natural and not linked to radioactive materials.
The fog forms from wet weather, cold temperatures, and a stable high-pressure system.
The fog can trap pollutants from the region's poor air quality.
Heavy rains are expected to clear the fog soon.

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Fog Disrupts Travel

Dense fog disrupts holiday travel in Southern California, especially at San Diego International Airport (SAN), where about 1.4 million passengers are expected through January 5.
Flight delays and cancellations have forced travelers to seek alternatives.
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) faced shutdowns due to fog, impacting flights for several days.
Travelers should purchase travel insurance and arrive early.
Northern California's fog advisory has expired, but drivers should remain cautious.

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