Natalie Donald managed to capture the uncommon meteorological event from the summit of the mountain. She told The Scotsman how she fell in love with Munro-bagging shortly before lockdown, and of the awe she felt looking down on the clouds from top of Beinn Narnain.
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Cloud inversion at Beinn Narnain, southern Highlands of Scotland. Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
. What is a "cloud inversion"?
A so-called "cloud inversion" is a fairly rare event, when clouds or mist appear to sit on the ground, rather than the sky. Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
. What causes a cloud inversion?
The spectacular weather event occurs when the air near the ground is cooler than the air above it. Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
. When are they most common?
Cloud inversions may be most common in autumn and winter, but are still very rare. Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
. Beinn Narnain
Beinn Narnain is a Munro in the southern Highlands in Scotland. At 926 metres tall, it is unofficially known as one of the "Arrochar Alps". Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
1. What is a "cloud inversion"?
A so-called "cloud inversion" is a fairly rare event, when clouds or mist appear to sit on the ground, rather than the sky. Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
2. What causes a cloud inversion?
The spectacular weather event occurs when the air near the ground is cooler than the air above it. Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
3. When are they most common?
Cloud inversions may be most common in autumn and winter, but are still very rare. Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee
4. Beinn Narnain
Beinn Narnain is a Munro in the southern Highlands in Scotland. At 926 metres tall, it is unofficially known as one of the "Arrochar Alps". Photo: Natalie Donald and Laura McGee