Arctic Blast Brings Sea Smoke and Ice to Vineyard
Temperatures below zero greeted riders on first ferry of the day.
Temperatures below zero greeted riders on first ferry of the day.
Moon sets over ice-ringed East Chop pier.
Moon sets over ice-ringed East Chop pier.
Sunrise and sea fog.
Sunrise and sea fog.
Ferry cuts her way through sea smoke.
Ferry cuts her way through sea smoke.
Icy beach.
Icy beach.
Beach ice is similar to sea glass, only temporary.
Beach ice is similar to sea glass, only temporary.
Cairn withstands wind and waves.
Cairn withstands wind and waves.
Frosty.
Frosty.
Sun rises over the outer harbor.
Sun rises over the outer harbor.
A view toward West Chop.
A view toward West Chop.
Approaching Vineyard port.
Approaching Vineyard port.
Rounding the breakwater in Vineyard Haven.
Rounding the breakwater in Vineyard Haven.
Slough Cove in Edgartown Great Pond froze overnight.
Slough Cove in Edgartown Great Pond froze overnight.
Frigid temps at State Beach.
Frigid temps at State Beach.
Seating is available at Bend in the Road Beach.
Seating is available at Bend in the Road Beach.
Wisps of fog swirl around Edgartown Light.
Wisps of fog swirl around Edgartown Light.
Arctic conditions traveling from Chappy to the Island.
Arctic conditions traveling from Chappy to the Island.
February scenic.
February scenic.
After mostly mild weather this year, the Vineyard has had its first snap of bitter cold. The temperature was -3 this morning, with the wind chill making it feel even colder.
When the cold air meets warmer water, it creates steam fog, or sea smoke, a beautiful result of bitterly cold temperatures.