I awoke this morning to the most beautiful sight. There were thick fern-like crystals covering the trees in the grandest of fashions!
First I took a few pictures, then I did a little digging to see what these gorgeous wintertime wonders were called. I found out that they are called Hoarfrost.
Dew and hoarfrost accumulate on objects when there is more moisture in the air than the air can carry. If, when air is cooled down, it contains enough water to cause the dew point to be above freezing, then dew forms. But if the air is sufficiently dry that the dew point is below 0°C (32°F), then hoarfrost forms.
Say it with me now....ooooohhh, aaaaahhhh, ooooooooooooooh.
(Sorry, I couldn't resist.)
God's marvelous Glory revealed in the everyday ordinary life and observation of Michelle Noffze. Who knew? :)
Yesterday when I was investigating what this beautiful weather phenomenon was called, I wrote our local Meteorologist on NBC, Randy Brock. FUn!
ReplyDeleteHe sent this reply this morning:
Hi Michelle,
What you took a picture of is called 'hoar frost', and is pronounced as inappropriately as you would think by looking at the word. Hoar frost can be quite beautiful, just like you saw, and is a nice treat in these cold winter months. :)
Here's a link to more details...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frost#Hoar_frost
Take care,
Randy