How Frost Forms: Weather IQ

Charlotte recently saw its coldest morning of the season and more freezes are coming. Chris Mulcahy explains why frost doesn't always form when it's cold outside. First Warn Storm Team meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says for frost to form, you need the 3 C's: -Cold conditions -Clear skies -Calm winds When skies are clear, the daily heating quickly escapes to the atmosphere. When it's cloudy, the sky acts like a blanket, keeping that warm air closer to the ground. #weather #charlotte #northcarolina #southcarolina Weather IQ is powered by the meteorologists and forecasters at WCNC Charlotte in North Carolina. This channel is dedicated to forecasting, explaining, and educating weather, climate, and atmospheric science to everyone, including teachers, students, and more. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdmOVgQt4os407ftOzlHDg SEE THE WCNC CHARLOTTE WEATHER FORECAST ANYTIME: https://wcnc.com/weather GET SEVERE WEATHER ALERTS. DOWNLOAD THE WCNC CHARLOTTE APP: https://wcnc.com/appredirect