Some weather terms are misunderstood or mistakenly interchanged. For professional truckers, this breakdown should clear up any confusion.
Fog vs. mist
Mist happens when tiny, microscopic water droplets hang around in the air. We see mist when warm, damp air is suddenly cooled. Fog looks similar but is thicker. The other difference between the two is how far drivers can see in them.
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Generally, meteorologists report it as fog if visibility is below 3,300 feet —...
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