Assume that the night will remain clear, calm, and unsaturated, and the predicted minimum temperature is 0°C. Suddenly the wind speed increases and remains gusty throughout the night. What would be the most likely minimum temperature?
A. higher than predicted due to mixing
B. much lower than predicted due to radiational cooling
C. about the same as predicted, but occurring earlier in the night
D. higher than predicted due to the release of latent heat
Answer: A
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