river fog

Stream's morning veil

River fog is fog that forms over or near a river, typically when warm, moist air passes over cooler water or when cold air settles into river valleys.

It often hugs the water and adjacent lowlands, creating a distinctive ribbon of mist following the river's course: River fog blanketed the valley until midmorning.

Related
  • mistFine airborne moisture
  • hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
  • vaporGaseous form of liquid
  • waterClear essential liquid
  • bankPlace holding deposits

shroud · veil · murky · dawn · early morning · morning · burn off · damp · chill · ghostly · creeping · rolling · low · thick · blanket · swirl · drift · eerie

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visibility and clarity

river fogclear skies

Absence of cloud cover

unobstructed view

water body type

river fogsea fog

Marine mist near coasts

ocean spray · marine layer · coastal fog

moisture presence

river fogdry heat

High temperature, low humidity

drought conditions

Family

river, fog, rivers, riverine, riverbank, riverside, fogs, foggy, foggier

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G