3D Clouds heavy Storms and real Nights

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,099 endorsements) 📥 32,564 downloads 📌 v2.10 📅 1/7/2017
⚪ Last updated 2017

By Xgrufijury · Immersion

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/14/2017 📅 Created: 1/7/2017
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #64 of 162 Immersion mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

3D Clouds heavy Storms and real Nights

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What makes this modification:

- remove the flat cloud textures and generate 3D clouds - make the storms heavier - more Rainfall - more Snowfall - more Thunder - real Nights

Installation:

- copy the Files to your "\Skyrim Special Edition\Data" folder - activate the esp - set your timescale to 10 or lower

very important: edit your SkyrimPrefs.ini search for: fSkyCellRefFadeDistance=150000. 0000 and increase the value to: fSkyCellRefFadeDistance=500000. 0000

UnInstallation:

- use the Power "CfS - Start/Stop Clouds for Skyrim" - stop the Clouds - remove the Files

compatibility:

The mod Is not compatible with other mod, that change also the weather forms.

You want to make a patch? This are the Indispensable weather changes: - correct classification setting (plesant, cloudy, fog also as cloudy, rainy, snow) - my percipitation fade in/out setting - my thunder/lightning fade in/out settings - my trans Delta Settings - and a timescale 10 or lower

The other changes are not important for the function of the clouds


🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This immersion mod for Skyrim removes flat cloud textures and generates 3D clouds, while intensifying storms with heavier rainfall, snowfall, and thunder. It also makes nights darker and more realistic. With over 1,000 endorsements and 32,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a more dramatic weather experience.

✨ Key Features

Removes flat cloud textures and generates 3D clouds
Makes storms heavier with more rainfall and snowfall
Adds more thunder for a more intense storm experience
Real nights with darker, more realistic lighting

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 1,099 endorsements and 32,564 downloads
  • Adds real 3D clouds instead of flat textures, a big visual upgrade
  • Makes storms feel genuinely heavier with more rain, snow, and thunder

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2017, so may not be fully compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods
  • Heavier storms and darker nights might be too intense for players who prefer vanilla weather
  • Potential conflicts with other weather or lighting mods that alter similar settings
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a more dramatic and immersive weather system with realistic 3D clouds and intense storms. If you enjoy darker nights and heavier precipitation, this mod is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla weather or use other weather overhauls that might conflict.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to load this mod after other weather mods to ensure its effects take priority.
  • If you use a mod manager, you can preview the cloud textures before installing to see if they match your aesthetic.
  • Consider pairing with a lighting mod for even darker nights, but test for compatibility first.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Xgrufijury
Version
2.10
Downloads
32,564
Endorsements
1,099
Category
Immersion
Created
1/7/2017
Updated
1/14/2017

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