Rob, Weather is the result of air having a different ability to carry moisture at different temperatures. Water dissolves into air, and hot air can carry/absorbe a lot more water. When this warm air gets cold, the moisture has to go somewhere... into rain or snow or Fog. And then it falls on you. <g>
Big masses of cold and warm air fight it out across the landscape. Where they collide is often a string of thunderstorms or snow. When the cold air wins and displaces the warm stuff, it often becomes clear and dry (and obviously cold). This is often a great time to get some shots in sunshine. We had lake effect snow here this AM. Same principle, warm air over Lake Michigan pick up moisture. Prevailing winds blow the air over the colder land. Air gets cold and drops its moisture as snow. Winds have now changed and I'm looking at a snowy landscape in bright sunshine! Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > It was about 9 degrees Fahrenheit this morning and very clear out. It seems > it is usually or often clear when very cold. Dumb question but is this some > kind of rule: is it always/usually clearer when cold? And why? Is it > because of the cold, or some other related factor which may be present when > it is not cold or may sometimes not be present when it is > cold)? Or is it > all in my imagination? Thanks and forgive my ignorance... > > Rob
