Article by Scott Sistek From Komonews TV

Our little dry streak is about to come to an end. But if you looked at Mt. Rainier today, you would have known that already.

Take a look at some of these incredible clouds captured over Mt. Rainier today.
Mt. Rainier Puts On A Show Mt. Rainier Puts On A Show

Those are called “lenticular clouds” They’re caused when the air flow is just right so when it flows over Mt. Rainier. The air gets pushed upward where it cools and condenses into clouds. Depending on how smooth the flow is, you can get some amazing clouds formations as we’ve seen so far today.

It’s usually a sign of rain within 24 hours because typically the moist flow that precedes a storm around here is the perfect set up for these clouds.
Mt. Rainier Puts On A Show Mt. Rainier Puts On A Show

Pretty amazing huh!!

From December 5, 2008

Take a look at some of these incredible clouds captured over Mt. Rainier today.

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