How to describe a thin mist rising from the surface of a river? [duplicate]

I'm looking for a phrase to describe the kind of water vapour rising from the surface of a river in the morning. It doesn't have to be a single word but I wouldn't be surprised if there is one.

what I'm trying to describe

what I'm trying to describe

I'd call it mist or fog but, as far as I know, these could refer to something much thicker (particularly fog).

As the sun climbed higher above the horizon, _________ rose from the surface of the river, enveloping the reeds.

Fume also comes to mind but it seems to have negative connotations.


Solution 1:

There are a number of references to 'wisps of mist' in poetry and literature.

wisps of mist float across the secluded horizon

A Dairy Farmer's Daughter

curling wisps of mist were blowing through the top branches of the trees

The Guide of Rhodes Castle

Solution 2:

According to Mother Nature Network

The phenomenon goes by many names, including steam fog, evaporation fog, frost smoke and sea smoke

These terms are probably not poetic enough for your use, and I tend to like some sort of "mist rising from the lake" but beyond the technical names for this the question becomes "Primarily Opinion Based" and off-topic.