Out of the fog

Out of the fog...

and into the sunshine!

Fog is pretty common in Eugene this time of year. It seems like we've had at least a week of fog in Eugene every December for the past several years.

Fog:

A cloudlike mass or layer of minute water droplets or ice crystals near the surface of the earth, appreciably reducing visibility.

Apparently the foggiest place on the planet is the Grand Banks off of Newfoundland, which experiences well over 200 days of fog annually. Fog results from the aggregation of water droplets just above the surface of the earth and when the moisture content of the air is increased beyond the saturation point. Fog forms when the difference between the temperature and the dew point is less than four degrees Fahrenheit.

In the Willamette Valley, fog occurs when air is cooled below the dew point. The dew point is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into water. In other words, the dew point is the saturation point. We get what is called "Valley Fog" which happens when we get temperature inversions--heavier cold air settling into the valley, with warmer air passing over the mountains. It is essentially radiation fog confined by topography. This is somewhat of a simplified description, but enough of that for now. Let's get back to the action.

Diane loves the new Nordica's with the super cool see-through shells.

Where's my poles?

Diane and Kayla at the summit on the Eagle Peak Accelerator.

We saw some Christmas Finch's having a little finch party at the summit.

Diane and Dylan.

Dylan had an all day session.

I. Timburr log jump

II. Timburr log jump

III. C-box

IV. Rainbow box
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Budda...

More budda...

Kayla has a love-fest with Kodi.

Foggy night scenes on our street. Looks like we'll be fogged in all day tomorrow.

Tomorrow is Christmas day and we'll be celebrating in the fog.

Happy holidays!