However, a temperature inversion means it's warmer higher up in the atmosphere, which keeps the air closer to the surface trapped and stagnated.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - It was foggy Friday morning, and the air quality in Burlington was some of the worst in the country. That’s because of a temperature inversion in the Champlain Valley.

Those conditions include a strong temperature inversion, or, a layer of warm air sandwiched between two layers of cool air. This inversion often occurs at night and early in the morning.

According to weather officials, air temperature normally decreases with height. In coastal areas, however, it’s the opposite, which results in a temperature inversion.

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"The city often experiences temperature inversions, where a layer of warm air traps cooler air close to the ground. This phenomenon hampers the dispersion of pollutants, leading to their ...

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