Vivid Virga

[Michael13]

A virga, also called a dry storm, is an observable streak or shaft of precipitation that evaporates or sublimates before reaching the ground. - Wikipedia

This one occurred on the East Side of the White Mountains in California.

 

[AlanLichty]

Not uncommon at all in desert areas. Nice example of it in this frame.

 

[Michael13]

Thanks Alan. They do at least lower the air temperature a bit, if not quenching the land's thirst.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Look ominous. Provides a nice gold/blue contrast with the sky and ground layers.

 

[JimFox]

The East side of the White Mountains. I don't think we see many images from there. Good one with those clouds!

 

[John Holbrook]

Thank you for the definition and beautiful example Michael. Very nice.