I can only remember three times over the past couple of decades when I saw hoarfrost in the trees. It`s magical, turning all those branches bright white with sparkling frost crystals. You have to get out there for any pictures, because it will melt in the sun by lunch or earlier.
The view out our back window at the last house.
Such frost requires specific atmospheric conditions to occur. Still cold nights mean that the surface of tree and shrub twigs is below the freezing point, and high water vapour condenses and freezes immediately, building up ice crystals that grow as the temperature drops..
You also need bright sunny days to see it. A few more tomorrow.
Yes, it is so pretty. I've seen it quite a few times around by me.
ReplyDeleteI saw this a few times in Colorado and yes, it is magical. And very ephemeral.
ReplyDeleteWe don't get it here but in the far south it can be spectacular, specially if near the lakes when the wind blows and it freezes. Against your blue sky, that is truly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean!
DeleteGreat pictures and so nice to see blue sky.
ReplyDeleteAt the moment in my part of the UK we have rain, and the weather forecasters are warning of possible flooding for some areas, although where I live should be okay.
All the best Jan
Hoar frost is beautiful and has many changes.
ReplyDeleteI read the title and knew I was in for some great pictures! You didn't disappoint.
ReplyDeleteIt’s good that you have been able to photograph it. I never have.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your recent visit to my blog and your kind comment. Although I’ve seen you in the comments for several blogs we follow, this is my first visit to Seasons in the Valley. Your recent posts are filled with wonderful winter images capturing the hoarfrost, snow, and some delightful shadows. Thank you for sharing your observations!
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
DeleteHoar frost tends to herald a clear sunny day and that's the winter I enjoy. Thanks for sharing the photos!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty to look at. Many years ago I had the opportunity to walk through a hoar frost covered forest and loved it.
ReplyDeleteSome of my favourite photos are of hoarfrost. These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever seen it. How magical!
ReplyDeleteIt does make for some lovely photographic opportunities. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou should see it occasionally up in the north woods there.
DeleteEspecially near open water on a crisp morning!
DeleteNot sure if I've ever seen hoarfrost, but it sure is beautiful! Have a great week!
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