But our dusty, dirty and soot-covered snow reflects only 50 to 60 percent, the dark particles absorb more of the sun’s energy, warming them to help melt the filthy snow faster.

If dust interacts with rain, "dirty rain" could fall across Florida. Colorful sunsets and sunrises are possible later this week as dust particles scatter visible light.

But, while the droplets "won't kill you," DaSilva does advise people not to drink the dirty rain. If a heavy concentration of dust is brought over and stays in the lower levels of the atmosphere ...

If dust interacts with rain, "dirty rain" could fall across Florida. Colorful sunsets and sunrises are possible later this week as dust particles scatter visible light.

Parts of Florida are experiencing 'dirty rain'. It's a strange phenomenon that isn't all that strange, according to meteorologists.

The Saharan Air Layer reached Florida on Wednesday evening (Picture: Sharilyn Neidhardt) A massive cloud of Saharan dust has begun sweeping over South Florida and threatens to bring ‘dirty rain ’.

Did you notice the dust/dirt outside? COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Many of you have emailed, called and messaged into the Storm Team 4 weather center tonight mentioning your dirty vehicles and ask… ...

Smoke and dust particles over the Carolinas Saturday morning I've also checked in with airnow.gov to see if air quality would be an issue, and it doesn't appear as though it will be Saturday.

And yet, a layer of Saharan dust can make it to Central Florida. In the late spring, summer and early fall times, a cloud of dry, dusty air forms over the Sahara desert.