Question

Explain why frost is more likely occur on a clear night than on cloudy night

Answer 1

If the night is cloudy, frost is unlikely. Why? Because the cloud blanket prevents the heat that radiates from the earth at nightfrom rising into the atmosphere, thus keeping the Earth's surface warmer. ... The more moisture in the air at night, the less likelihood that frost will occur that night.

Answer 2

Because the cloud blanket prevents the heat that radiates from the earth at night from rising into the atmosphere, thus keeping the Earth's surface warmer. ... The more moisture in the air at night, the less likelihood that frost will occur that night.