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First, what is frost? Well, there are a few types, including frozen dew, but the most common is "hoar frost". "Depositional frost is also known as white frost or hoar frost.

"These recent frosty days sent me on a hunt to remind myself once again of the difference between hoar frost and rime ice — as they tend to look virtually the same until you get an up-close look." ...

Hoar frost spotted on a shaded and grassy spot of Council Crest Park in west Portland in late January 2025 (courtesy Josh Cozart) This uniquely named ice has an equally unique shape.

Hoar frost, on the other hand, is formed from water vapor. So, on a morning with high humidity, we can wake up to frosty trees even without fog. ADVERTISEMENT.

Example video title will go here for this video. Next up in 5. ... There are two types of frost: depositional (also known as white or hoar frost), and frozen dew.

Hoar frost occurs when water vapor is deposited on solid surfaces and freezes on contact, taking on the appearance of a feather shape, and usually happens on a night with light wind.

Frost flowers aren’t the only cool winter weather phenomena. Whether it’s pancake ice, snow rollers or hoar frost, here are other examples of 5 other winter weather phenomena to keep your eye ...

IrishCentral Contributor Thomas Dunne recounts a morning of hoar frost in Ireland that left him "speechless." Thomas Dunne. Contributor @IrishCentral. Nov 01, 2023. Frost over Lough Derg in Co Clare.