ice fog

American  

noun

1. (especially in the far north) a fog composed of minute ice crystals that form in the air in extremely cold temperatures.

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Etymology

Origin of ice fog

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Winter nights create favorable conditions for different forms of fog, such as cold-air pool fog, ephemeral mountain valley fog and radiative ice fog.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2023

Wintry scenes from across the country as the Met Office issues warnings of ice, fog and snow for much of the UK.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022

“And ice fog, believe it or not, is actually a pretty good blanket.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2019

I sat transfixed in the front row as in the opening scene the dry ice fog poured off the stage and over the audience!

From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2017

Pilots are required to practice simulator training every 9-12 months to prepare for rain, snow, ice, fog, wind, and other types of inclement weather, along with emergencies like engine and hydraulic failures.

From The Verge • Dec. 9, 2014