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Hochnebeldecke

high fog layer

noun HOHKH-nay-bel-dek-eh Rare
Animals & Nature Weather

Also means

stratus cloud layer

Usage Note

Hochnebeldecke is the persistent, grey layer of low stratus clouds that often blankets Germany and Switzerland in autumn and winter. It traps cold air at low levels; the sun may shine above it while valleys remain grey.

Examples

"Die Hochnebeldecke löste sich erst am Nachmittag auf."

Natural Translation

The high fog layer did not clear until the afternoon.

Literal Translation

The high-fog-cover dissolved itself only in-the afternoon.

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