Patchy freezing drizzle is like a whimsical artist’s touch on a winter canvas. It’s not the typical rain or snow, but a light drizzle that freezes upon contact, turning everything it touches into a glistening wonderland. With temperatures hovering just below freezing, often between -5 to 0°C (23 to 32°F), this drizzle creates a delicate layer of ice on roads, trees, and buildings.
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Drizzle is a type of light rainfall characterised by very fine water droplets falling from the sky. It typically occurs when the temperature is above freezing, around 5 to 10 degrees Celsius (41 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit), can also happen at slightly colder or significantly higher temperatures. Light drizzle is common in regions with mild or cool climates, especially during transitional seasons like spring and autumn.
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On cloudy days, the sky seems to be in a contemplative mood, covered in a thick layer of grayish-white thoughts. It’s as if the sun, usually the life of the party, decided to take a day off and let the clouds have their moment of fame. While the sun takes a nap, hidden behind the clouds, the world seems softer, the edges more blurred.
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March 20 is the day of the vernal equinox, after which the length of the day will gradually become longer than that of the night. On the equinox day the Sun will cross the celestial equator and equalize day and night. That will start an astronomical spring in the northern hemisphere.
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Sometimes we can see a brightly shining circle around the Sun, the Moon, or even an artificial light source (for example, a lantern). This natural phenomenon is called “halo”. It appears because of the refraction of light in ice crystals in the upper atmosphere at an altitude of 5-10 km.
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Icy underwater bubbles are one of the most curious natural phenomena. In the Canadian province of Alberta, there is Lake Abraham, which is known among scientists and nature lovers because of an unusual phenomenon: a large number of ice bubbles that have frozen under water. These fantastic circles are actually made up of methane bubbles.
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Nestled in the beautiful region of Cumbria, England, a unique wind known as the Helm blows across the landscape, leaving its mark on the local climate. In this article, we will delve into the seasons when the Helm is likely to occur, explore its causes, and discover the cities that may experience its presence.
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Ice needles instead of snow. Did you know that sometimes, instead of ordinary snowflakes, real ice needles can fall from the sky? These are small and very sharp ice crystals that can even cut the skin. They are formed from solidified water droplets and are usually found in Siberia and the Far North.
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