DCHP-1 Online
frost smoke † 
See 1958 quote.
- 1748 In the Winter, there arises a very thick Vapour, commonly called Frost Smoak; this Vapour Freezing is driven by the Wind in the Form we see it.
- 1851 A dark, misty-looking cloud which hung over it (technically termed frost-smoke) was indicative of much open water in that direction.
- 1958 Frost Smoke--(Arctic Sea Smoke, Sea Smoke, Water Smoke). A thick fog rising from the sea surface when relatively warm water is exposed to an air temperature much below freezing. Frost smoke frequently appears over newly-formed cracks and leads.
- 1748 In the Winter, there arises a very thick Vapour, commonly called Frost Smoak; this Vapour Freezing is driven by the Wind in the Form we see it.