täkes

Tåkes is a term found in some Scandinavian languages that relates to fog or mist. In Danish and Norwegian, tåke denotes fog; tåkes may appear in dialects or older texts as a plural or possessive inflection, while modern standard usage generally distinguishes tåke (fog) and tåken (the fog) in definite form. As such, tåkes is not a separate meteorological category, but a linguistic variant tied to the word tåke.

Fog itself is a weather phenomenon characterized by a ground-hugging cloud that reduces visibility. It forms when moist air near the surface cools and its water vapor condenses into tiny droplets, creating a visible veil. Conditions favorable to fog include high relative humidity, light winds, and clear skies or radiational cooling, often occurring during night or early morning.

Several types of fog are commonly discussed in meteorology. Radiation fog arises from nocturnal cooling of the surface. Advection fog forms when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface. Upslope fog develops as moist air is lifted along terrain such as hills or mountains and cools. Freezing fog consists of supercooled droplets that freeze upon contact, producing a crystal coating on surfaces.

Impacts of tåkes, or fog in general, include reduced visibility for road, air, and maritime travel, along with potential effects on agriculture and urban planning. Forecasts often include visibility measurements and advisories, using standards that define fog as reduced visibility below a specified threshold, typically around 1 kilometer or less.

See also: Fog, Meteorology, Scandinavian languages, Weather phenomena.