An unusual morning haze "winter fog", was observed, attributed to a layer of moist air trapped near the ground.
John Henry writes:
In the early morning on Tuesday, December 20th, I felt the cool mist in the air and noticed a fog-like haze in the community. I liken this condition to something in which I have observed in Fairbanks in times past during this time-of-the year with their ice fog.
National Weather Service Alaska Region Consult from Rick Thoman:
Mr. Henry's photos are nice examples of winter fog produced by a layer of moisture air trapped near the ground. The moisture was likely from open leads in Norton Sound. Temperatures during this time were near or just above 0F, so too warm for ice fog, which typically occurs with temperatures lower than -30F. The photo of the grass appears to show heavy frost, which would be a sure sign of water droplet fog. It would be interesting to know if vehicles had a thick frost or even glaze on windshields. Thoman R. Climate Science and Services Manager, NWS NOAA.
At NVU office looking out (Photo by John Henry)
Grass with clumps of ?ice snow? (Photo by John Henry)
Looking down intersection of Main Street and Airport Road (Photo by John Henry)
Looking down Main Street towards post office beside NVU Office (Photo by John Henry)
Photo by John Henry
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