Karl the Fog

San Francisco's Unofficial Weather Mascot

Historically, Karl has sort of been a menace. The San Francisco fog has been responsible for a great deal of chaos, including but not limited to shipwrecks, plane crashes, travel delays, and other hazardous weather conditions. Alternatively, Karl the fog has been perceived as dramatic and beautifully spell-binding, with a reputation for captivating the countless artists, writers, performers, musicians, and filmmakers who call San Francisco home.

Read more from this article here Listen here at Bay Curious as to how the fog found his name


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