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Arctic Cold Leads To Sea Smoke Over Boston Harbor

BOSTON (CBS) -- The weather phenomenon known as sea smoke was spotted over Boston Harbor Sunday morning.

In Boston, where record-breaking temperatures were recorded, WBZ meteorologist Eric Fisher observed sea smoke over Boston Harbor:

Sea smoke, also sometimes called 'frost smoke' or 'steam fog,' occurs when arctic air flows over warmer water.

A viewer sent in this photo from Hyannis:

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(WBZ-TV graphic)
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