The day had dawned crisp and clear, but the smell of rain was in the air.

My wife and I were ready to go as the next day dawned clear and cold.

The day had dawned clear, but now snow was starting to fall.

Our second day - a Saturday - dawned bright and clear.

The day of the big game dawned bright and clear.

The appointed day dawned bright and clear after a week of rain.

Our first full day at camp dawned clear and bright, with from four to six inches of new snow.

Morning dawned bright and clear, giving promise of a hot day.

The morning dawned clear, with the promise of staying that way.

Race day dawned cool and clear, with temperatures in the 60s.