Due east, Bellevue arises

That’s radiation fog forming behind Bellevue. Light from the predawn blue sky warms the ground enough to warm the bottom layer of air, which has extra humidity from overnight settling (no wind to mix it). Warmer air rises but soon cools with a little altitude, allowing micro droplets to form; they reflect light, hence fog.

About William Calvin

UW prof emeritus brains, human evolution, climate
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