Corduroy Skies
As we were coming down the lake on Tuesday to pick up a reporter from the local PEAK newspaper, the clouds in the sky look just like corduroy cloth.
Wayne (my resident weather expert) said it was a form of Mackerel Sky, altocumulus clouds hinting at possible rain. On our way back up the lake, they persisted, but with a little less definition.
Altocumulus clouds range from 6,500 to 16,500 feet. They may indicate the approach of a frontal system. We got the wind and cloudy skies, but only a misting of rain. I love the summer weather, but a real rain shower right about now would be pretty nice. -- Margy
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Not to worry Margy, in the next few months you'll get lots of real rain showers! :D
ReplyDeleteFascinating cloud formations. We could really use a real rain as well, everything is so--o-o- dry.
ReplyDeleteYes Paul - When we are in the midst of summer we often forget all the rain to come.
ReplyDeleteCrafty - Thanks for stopping by. Seems like it always too much of one thing, doesn't it.
Margy
What an interesting sky! Must have been a fun boat ride.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clouds and what a wonderful shot of the waters parting. Happy Sky Watch!
ReplyDeleteThe sky and the water seem to talk to each other.
ReplyDeleteI saw clouds like those yesterday. They were gorgeous like in you photos. I don't want rain just yet. I am just getting used to summer, I know it will be over soon and it will be too soon for me.
ReplyDeleteWe still need rain, despite a few days of it.
ReplyDeleteHappy trails! Can you believe penultimate August weekend?????
Cheers from Cottage Country!