When the sky is cloudy, it’s so full of clouds that you can’t see the sun. A cloudy day isn’t ideal for a trip to the beach, and a cloudy night isn’t great for star gazing. A cloudy sky tells you that rain’s on the way, while a cloudy pond or a cloudy glass of water isn’t translucent — you can’t see through it.

In popular usage, cloudy and overcast are both descriptive of a cloud-covered sky. Overcast, in addition, connotes to many a feeling of gloominess and drabness. To a meteorologist, the differences between cloudy and overcast are distinct.

A great way to relax! But the density of the cloud is not enough to allow us to sit on it – A cloud is a lot of tiny droplets of water and so it is even less dense than a pond, and obviously we can’t sit on water either.

Solar panels will still work even when the light is reflected or partially blocked by clouds. Rain actually helps to keep your panels operating efficiently by washing away any dust or dirt.

A crop of fresh outfit ideas for the inevitable string of rainy days to come.

• Quilted Coat + Jeans + Ankle Boots.
• Puffer Jacket + Jumpsuit + Leather Boots.
• Raincoat + Skinny Jeans + Lug Sole Boots.
• Blanket Coat + Denim Jacket + Turtleneck.
• Oversized Blazer + Loose Trousers + Sneakers.
• Leather Jacket + Combat Boots.

22 Actually Fun Things to Do on a Rainy Day

• Get your learning on at a museum.
• Have a spa day.
• Sign up for a cooking class.
• Finally organize your life.
• Have a themed movie marathon.
• Drink and play games at a barcade.
• Throw it back and head to the mall.
• Get baked.

Sort Rainy Day Games

• Indoor Treasure Hunt. Hide things around the house for your children to find.
• Indoor Camping. Build a pillow or blanket fort and do fun activities inside them.
• Paper Airplane Launcher.
• Cardboard Tube Marble Run.
• Plastic Bottle Bowling.
• Bean Bag Toss.
• Tornado in a Jar.
• Homemade Sensory Bin.

11 Ways to Spend a Rainy Day

1. Rainy Day Tip #1 – Play Board Games.
2. Rainy Day Tip #2 – Read a Good Book.
3. Rainy Day Tip #3 – Visit a Friend or Family Member.
4. Rainy Day Tip #4 – Challenge Yourself with a Crossword Puzzle.
5. Rainy Day Tip #5 – Watch a Good TV Show.
6. Rainy Day Tip #6 – Work on a Knitting or Crochet Project.
7. Rainy Day Tip #7 – Indoor Sunshine.

Keep reading for a breakdown of stylish and comfortable shoes for women that are perfect for rainy days.

• Classic Ankle Boots. We believe ankle booties for women have a place in every fall and winter wardrobe.
• Sporty Booties.
• Heeled Boots.
• Chukka Boots.
• Driving Mocs.
• Oxfords.
• Slip-Resistant Sneakers.

Before buying a pair, test them out to be sure you can move well in them. An alternate idea may be to just wear shorts if the temperature isn’t too cold. Rain will drain off your bare legs rather than soak into the fabric of your pants, and wet pants will do more to lower your body temperature than bare skin will.

Tights or wind pants and long socks will protect your legs. Avoid traditional sweat pants or sweat shirts as they will soak up moisture and hold it against your body, making it harder for you to stay warm. About 30 percent of heat loss can be from your head, so a hat or headband to cover your ears is important.

10+ Ideas for Windy Days

• Fly a kite. Experiment with a range of flying kites and see which work best.
• Experiment with wind socks, windmills and streamers.
• Storm damage.
• Cloud racing.
• Discover the wind direction.
• Seed scattering and leaf catching.
• Wind-blown messages.
• Explore eddies and shelter.

How to Style Your Hair For Wet & Windy Weather

1. The Pony Tail. The Pony Tail is easy and simple for stormy weather.
2. An Edgy Braid. Braids are not as difficult to do as you may think.
3. Twisted Side Ponytail.
4. An Easy Bun.
5. Twisted Up Do.

Cotton is rotten; the best choices are wool and synthetics. Base layer, fleece, and then a wind resistant ski jacket and pants (something that snow won’t stick to). Skiers need to move freely in their clothing and adjust layers as they sweat.

Warmth: wool is far warmer than silk. Silk is pretty much only worn in hot environments (whether dry or humid) because it breathes so well. This breathability subsequently means it doesn’t keep heat in like wool will.

The Best Base Layer Clothing for Cold Weather

• Smartwool Women’s Base Layer.
• Arc’teryx Rho AR Base Layer.
• Minus33 Merino Wool Women’s Expedition Base Layer.
• Duofold Women’s Heavyweight Base Layer Set.
• Meriwool Women’s Baselayer.

Best Winter Coats for Extreme Cold for 2021 (Warm & Toasty)

• Arc’teryx Therme ParkaTop Pick For Men.
• Canada Goose Expedition ParkaPremium Option.
• The North Face McMurdo Parka IIIAffordable Option.
• Canada Goose Kensington ParkaTop Pick For Women.
• North Face Metropolis Parka IIIGreat for cities.
• Columbia Women’s Flurry RunSuper Warm.