Weather explained: What's the difference between fog, mist and haze?

Fog, mist, and haze are all kinds of clouds that live close to the ground, making things look blurry or far away.

Imagine you're walking outside on a chilly morning, and suddenly everything looks like it's covered in a soft, white blanket, that’s fog! It happens when warm air meets cold air, and the water in the air turns into tiny droplets. It feels like you’re walking through a cloud, and sometimes you can’t even see the road in front of you!

If the fog is lighter, almost like a thin veil, that’s called mist. Mist happens when the air is cool and still, maybe after a night of calm weather. You might see it on a lake or around trees early in the morning, like a gentle whisper from the sky.

Now imagine you're walking through smoky air, maybe near a fire or a busy city, that’s haze! Haze is made of tiny particles floating in the air, like dust or smoke. It makes everything look fuzzy, and sometimes the sun looks like it's wearing a gray hat.

All three are kinds of weather friends who make our world feel softer and more mysterious, just like when you're wrapped up in a cozy blanket!