Real Clouds

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (33,237 endorsements) 📥 756,616 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 8/2/2013
⚪ Last updated 2014

By Soolie · Environmental

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/1/2014 📅 Created: 8/2/2013
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #17 of 67 Environmental mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Real Clouds 2. 0 By Soolie

============================================= -Description- ============================================= This mod adds pseudo-volumetric clouds to Skyrim, i.e realistic 3D clouds. These clouds will change in coverage and altitude depending on the current weather. As well as normal clouds, there are also rain clouds which you can see raining in the distance, (at close distances they will look like fog). There is also a random variation applied to the coverage and altitude to create more variation. This mod also adds 3d lightning strikes both up close and in the distance.

============================================= -Details- =============================================

This pretty much does what it says on the tin. These clouds are real 3D objects which will react to the current weather. You can touch them, fly through them, fly over them, fly under them, drink them when they rain on you (you can see rain in the distance) .... THE SKY'S THE LIMIT :D Clouds are controlled by a script which will give the cloud layer a random height and coverage based on the current weather type. There are also chances of 'extreme' events, such as 100% coverage at a low height, or even no clouds at all. In addition to regular clouds, you will also encounter rain clouds which dump their load off in the distance. Rain clouds also double as fog at close distances as the rain effect can look like fog up close. Realistic lightning has also been added both up close and in the distance.

Features: • Pseudo-volumetric clouds • • Distant rain effects • • Clouds react to weather, (low dense coverage during fog/rain/snow, sparse high coverage for clear weather) • • Random variation to cloud coverage and altitude to maximize weather diversity •

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Real Clouds replaces Skyrim's flat sky textures with pseudo-volumetric 3D clouds that dynamically change coverage and altitude based on weather, including visible rain clouds. A highly popular environmental overhaul with over 33k endorsements, last updated in 2014.

✨ Key Features

Adds pseudo-volumetric 3D clouds to Skyrim
Cloud coverage and altitude change dynamically with weather
Includes rain clouds with visible precipitation

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Massive community approval with 33,237 endorsements
  • Huge download count (756,616) shows it's a staple for many players
  • Dynamic weather integration makes skies feel alive

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014 – may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Pseudo-volumetric clouds may not match true volumetric mods in visual fidelity
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want more immersive, dynamic skies without heavy performance hits. Perfect for those who enjoy weather overhauls and want a visual upgrade that reacts to the game's weather system. Skip if you're looking for modern 4K textures or full volumetric cloud effects.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage the mod easily.
  • Check for compatibility patches if you use other weather mods like Climates of Tamriel or Obsidian Weathers.
  • Since the mod is old, test it in a new save or after disabling other sky mods to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Soolie
Version
2.0
Downloads
756,616
Endorsements
33,237
Category
Environmental
Created
8/2/2013
Updated
4/1/2014

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