is combined with the pollution that builds up. Yes! It is a problem. Not much we can do about it. Does it look worse than it is? Yes! At least this inversion is still mostly white. Wait until it is a solid brown to whine about it people.
inversions always look worse when there is snow on the ground because it provides more moisture for the fog. That's all this thing was for the first few days. Then of course the hazards build.