It’s been a bleak start to the day for Melburnians with a thick pea-soup fog obscuring the city.
It was caused by very cold temperatures overnight combined with moisture in the lower layers of the atmosphere.
The fog has reduced visibility to about 200m in places and won’t clear to around mid-day. However the afternoon is expected to bring some sunshine.
No worries though if you’re up on Mt Dandenong where a clear view of the fog can be seen and blue skies!
The city and most of Melbourne are in there somewhere. #fog #mtdandenong @7NewsMelbourne pic.twitter.com/CQODSg0rGb
— cameron beaman (@CamBeaman) August 1, 2017
Our view of the #Melbourne #fog. pic.twitter.com/UtLHtSffwn
— Morecast Australia (@Morecast_Au) August 1, 2017
Some people leaving their house this morning felt it was a little spooky.
The fog is making Melbourne feel a bit gothic this morning pic.twitter.com/VBLRfzzfj9
— Melissa Coulter Ryan (@missa_ryan) August 1, 2017
Not only were people on the ground finding the commute difficult but some planes found landing in Melbourne a challenge.
Drivers are being urged to take care with thick fog blanketing Melbourne this morning. @DavidWoiwod #7News pic.twitter.com/THvR4FvvrP
— 7 News Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) August 1, 2017
Virgin Australia flight #VA252 from Canberra to Melbourne (Boeing 737 VH-VUV) has missed the approach… https://t.co/VCSeVYhF93 via @S118869 pic.twitter.com/GdVgpwV0ly
— Aviation Source (@aviationsource) August 1, 2017
Satellite view of the fog covering Melbourne.
