Pogonip

pogo·nip (päg′ə nip′)

noun

A native american term meaning a heavy winter fog containing ice particles, occurring in the valleys of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and other mountain valleys of the W U.S. 

This morning we went on a quick walk down to the park to look at the beautiful pogonip on the trees.  Pogonip is a special occurrence that only happens when the temperature and the amount of moisture in the air are just right.  The ice particles stick to the trees like little tiny hairs creating beautiful icy, white trees.  I think it's so interesting that it only occurs on the west coast!  The kids had fun learning something new and taking a break from the normal routine.