Dense Fog Blanketed Minnesota Twin Cities
A dense fog advisory remains in effect for central and southern Minnesota through Monday morning.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Forecasts
Dense fog settled across the Twin Cities on September 28, 2026, significantly reducing visibility. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for central and southern parts of the state.
Why it matters
The advisory warns drivers of hazardous conditions as visibility drops to a quarter-mile or less. Residents are urged to exercise caution until the fog dissipates later in the morning.
The National Weather Service reports visibility reduced to a quarter-mile or less across the impacted regions. The current dense fog advisory is slated to expire at 10 a.m. Monday.
The players
National Weather Service
The federal agency responsible for providing weather forecasts, warnings, and hazard information to protect life and property.
The details
The thick fog settled over the area throughout the morning hours, complicating travel and reducing sightlines significantly. Meteorologists expect the conditions to slowly fade as the morning progresses, eventually giving way to patchy sunshine in the afternoon.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Dense fog settled in the Twin Cities.
10 a.m. Monday: The dense fog advisory expires.
Afternoon Monday: Patchy sunshine is expected.
Seasonal Patterns
This event follows the standard National Weather Service's dense fog advisory protocols for alerting the public to hazardous visibility conditions. Such advisories are common in Minnesota during transitional seasonal weather shifts.
Motorists should reduce speed and use low-beam headlights until the fog lifts completely. Residents should monitor local weather updates to stay informed on when the advisory officially expires.
The takeaway
Drivers should remain alert for sudden changes in road visibility during the morning commute. Allowing extra travel time is recommended until the dense fog clears and conditions improve.
Further reading
For more information on current atmospheric conditions, visit the Minnesota Forecasts section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.
