How To Read Clouds To Forecast the Weather | Outside

It’s difficult to predict weather in the mountains, where conditions can be hyperlocal and change rapidly. So you need to be able to look at the sky and figure out what the weather’s going to do in the next hour and the next day. Wes Siler has some basic, easy tips on understanding the different types of clouds and what they each mean for your forecast.
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[@rayjermyn4541]

Flat bottom cloud means it wont rain, but flat tops expect rain and wind. Low cloud usually means rapidly changing conditions

[@robertm4050]

I hate the term "rewilding". It is just called going outside and not staring at your computer.

[@pleskbruce]

@@blueREline I don't like the words, "skill sets." This was the new buzzword among H.R. folks about 20 years ago, for whatever reason. Just say "skills"

[@Lucas.jp13]

Sooo basically, white clouds mean you're fine and dark ones mean rain may be coming. No shit.

[@indisaunders]

Great vid, cuts all the crap and gives main points needed - cheers

[@cerithomas389]

So basic. I already know mares tails and you didn't mention mackerel sky.

[@jenmiller9999]

No technical terms. Nothing really gained here

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