Lakes begin to stratify due to the difference in air temperature. This happens when the weather gets warmer from the sun. Solar radiation warms the layer on top much faster than the deeper water. In fact, sunlight only penetrates a few meters into the lake, warming just the top few metres.
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Very cool. And I love this view.
Thank you again, this is looking west, notice the fog?