If temperatures plummet and the snow refreezes, then the opposite is true: It is solid and stable as a rock. We need to be mindful of air temperatures, especially at night, and be cautious on the ...

According to the National Weather Service, hoar frost typically develops when the water vapor in the air comes into contact with solid surfaces that are already below freezing point — 32 degrees.

Fog in parts of the area Wednesday morning created some beautiful formations on the trees. Jesse Maag explains what rime ice is, how it formed, and how its different from hoar frost.

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Hoar frost crystals are 'gray' or 'silver' in color, and can be magnificent. They form when humidity is fairly high and temperatures drop below freezing.