Some parts of the United States along the path of totality could see cloudy skies on eclipse day – but our region is not looking to be one of them.While the final forecast will not be precise until roughly 24-48 hours before the eclipse, the current cloud cover forecast is seemingly changing travel plans for some eclipse chasers.There is currently a lot of signs showing skies will be clear across the northeast on April 8, despite Vermont’s history of cloudy conditions over the past seventy years.Looking at the entire path of totality over the United States, early forecasts show that Texas, which is typically the sunniest area climatologically during this time of year will have mostly cloudy skies. This is a big problem for many eclipse chasers because many people who have made plans to be there on April 8 may be tempted to change their plans at the last minute.Related video: Areas along path of totality looking cloudy — but not Vermont Even areas like Arkansas, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio have a chance of scattered cloud cover on eclipse day.Meanwhile, but the northeast is looking like a true “slam dunk” when it comes to conditions for the eclipse, with mostly sunny skies for almost all of our region with the current modeling.There is the possibility of some clouds about 30,000 feet above ground level, but those will not seriously impact the ability for folks on the ground to witness the eclipse.NBC5 will continue to track conditions as we approach eclipse day, so stay tuned for the latest through the weekend so you can plan your day.
Some parts of the United States along the path of totality could see cloudy skies on eclipse day – but our region is not looking to be one of them.
While the final forecast will not be precise until roughly 24-48 hours before the eclipse, the current cloud cover forecast is seemingly changing travel plans for some eclipse chasers.
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There is currently a lot of signs showing skies will be clear across the northeast on April 8, despite Vermont’s history of cloudy conditions over the past seventy years.
Looking at the entire path of totality over the United States, early forecasts show that Texas, which is typically the sunniest area climatologically during this time of year will have mostly cloudy skies. This is a big problem for many eclipse chasers because many people who have made plans to be there on April 8 may be tempted to change their plans at the last minute.
Related video: Areas along path of totality looking cloudy — but not Vermont
Even areas like Arkansas, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio have a chance of scattered cloud cover on eclipse day.
Meanwhile, but the northeast is looking like a true “slam dunk” when it comes to conditions for the eclipse, with mostly sunny skies for almost all of our region with the current modeling.
There is the possibility of some clouds about 30,000 feet above ground level, but those will not seriously impact the ability for folks on the ground to witness the eclipse.
NBC5 will continue to track conditions as we approach eclipse day, so stay tuned for the latest through the weekend so you can plan your day.
