Christmas dawned white, but the white on this mountainside was neither snow nor frost; it was rime.
Yesterday’s dusting of snow was soon gone from trees. Then overnight, part of the ridge became white again, but only where a cloud had rested. The cloud was composed of supercooled droplets—liquid water, despite having a temperature below 0C. These drifting drops froze instantly when they bumped into trees. The sharp line between this rime and the lower bare trees marks what had been the bottom of the cloud.
Thank you for the wonderful pictures of nature around us. You have an incredible eye for capturing moments. Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year,
This is something new to me. I always appreciate the education portion I receive, in addition to beauty from your photos and knowledge. Thanks for enriching us Alistair and all the best to you!