Latent Heat, Dew, Frost and Fog
Atmospheric Circulations Move
Moisture Northward
Where some of it condenses in
the midlatitudes and northern
latitudes, releasing latent heat
Latent Heat Is Also An Important
Energy Source for Hurricanes
and Thunderstorms
Atmospheric Rivers
A relatively narrow current of warm, moist air from the
subtropics…often starting near or just north of Hawaii.
A Recent Devastating Pineapple Express:
November 6-7, 2006
Dark Green: about 20 inches
Dew
Dew Protection
Frost
FOG
Radiation Fog
Ground Fog
Advection Fog
Upslope Fog
Steam Fog
FRONTAL FOG
Average Number of Days with Dense Fog
Foggiest Place in U.S.: Cape Disappointment