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Morning fog a fine Pilbara sight

Tom ZaunmayrPilbara News
The ranges on Karratha Station peak out frm below a thick fog.
Camera IconThe ranges on Karratha Station peak out frm below a thick fog. Credit: Tom Zaunmayr.

A morning fog cast an eerie presence over Pilbara coastal areas on Tuesday, making for some great photo opportunities.

Afternoon fog over Beadon Creek, Onslow.
Camera IconAfternoon fog over Beadon Creek, Onslow. Credit: Brett Jackson.

The fog spread from Karratha down to Onslow and inland to the plains east of the North West Coastal Highway.

The thic blanket of fog descends on Dampier Tuesday morning.
Camera IconThe thic blanket of fog descends on Dampier Tuesday morning. Credit: Lochlan Vertigan.

There was a slight reprieve during the day, before the coastal region was once again blanketed in the late afternoon.

Snow covered hills or fog?
Camera IconSnow covered hills or fog? Credit: Lochlan Vertigan.

It was a cool day in the Pilbara, Karratha and Onslow reached 23 degrees.

Fog blankets the hills behind Karratha.
Camera IconFog blankets the hills behind Karratha. Credit: Tom Zaunmayr.

The rest of the week is expected to be mild, with Karratha hitting the mid-20’s and Onslow sitting around 24 degrees.

It was certainly something you don't see every day in Perth - a fog so thick that it all but blanketed out the city's buildings.

VideoIt was certainly something you don't see every day in Perth - a fog so thick that it all but blanketed out the city's buildings.

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