Frederickson Vortex cloud spotted at sunset over Frederickson Posted by Lincoln on November 25, 2013 Just sharing a great sunset photo from Frederickson with a UFO-like vortex cloud over the pink mountain. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook More Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
This type of cloud is formed on sunny days when the sun warms the ice on the mountain and warm, moisture-laden air rises until it reaches the cold upper atmosphere where the moisture condenses to form a cloud.