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.