Ambient Clouds - Clouds compilation

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,696 endorsements) 📥 268,949 downloads 📌 v1.9.2 📅 3/13/2023
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Mharlek1 · Environmental

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/4/2025 📅 Created: 3/13/2023
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #54 of 62 Environmental mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Mod options:

  • pick what you want in the installer. From different all-in-one merges, to purist merges, less dense versions, and all versions of each individual files that ever were.

    Purist merge: purely environmental module that ticks all boxes

    Less dense: 50% less density/visibility. Lighter clouds.

    There is no performance impact with this mod.

    This mod adds fogs, mists, and unique atmospheric effects when clustered together to many locations around the map and points of interest. Either for ornamental purposes, rougher climate impression, hidding bare rock lods and landscapes, illusion of scale and depth, ambience with a touch of fantasy.

    You can choose from the installer a purist version.

    The clouds colours change with weather and time. Enb or non enb play a major part in the desired effect. For vanilla I recommend the less dense versions.

    Less dense options are clouds with 50% less visibility

    The clouds are static, however they have expansive movement. The clouds cycle, they move, disappear, and appear in the same place.

    Won´t block views.

    No performance impact.

    Lod friendly

    Clouds are full lod - you do not need to generate or re-generate lod for this.

    They are visible from far away.

    Load order - Fully compatible. Use with any weather mod, fogs or mists.  Load interior lighting and water mods after this.

    RECOMMENDED to use with CS Particle Patch

    List

    Clouds over Cloud District - Cloud district

    Clouds over Markarth

    Clouds over the College of Winterhold - environmental remains from a disaster - bedrock

    Clouds over Bonestrewn Crest - volcanic dragon lair - now with clouds swirling around the rocks

    Clouds over Nightcaller Temple - clouds gather towards the tower in Dawnstar

    Clouds over Solitude - Clouds on rocks, and more

    Clouds over Solstheim -  had no clouds, no groundfogs - clouds now exist in high points and sometimes travel next to the naked mountain rocks between ridges

    Clouds over the Red Mountain more clouds surrounding the volcano, extending to the neighbouring landmasses and hiding the lods more.

    Clouds over Skuldafn Alduin´s enclosure with less naked rocks mountains adding more mistery to it

    Clouds over Riften - adds dynamic close clouds to an otherwise very dull sky.

    [Clouds over High Hrothgar - heavenly High Hrothgar

    Clouds over Riverwood  - extra cosiness with clouds

    Clouds over Morthal Swamp Clouds - mimics dynamic groundfogs for the entire swamp region - creates the illusion of a labyrinth, because the clouds travel, appear and disappear on the spot, created walled landscapes at times, then openning up.

    Clouds over CC - Clouds for

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Ambient Clouds is a Skyrim environmental mod that adds various low cloud effects to create a more dynamic atmosphere, including ambience for specific locations, fantasy-like effects, fog simulation, and coverage. With 1,696 endorsements and 268,949 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking visual variety.

✨ Key Features

Adds various creative uses of low clouds for a more dynamic environment
Provides extra ambience to specific locations in Skyrim and its DLCs
Includes fantasy-like effects and fog simulation
Can cover certain areas with low clouds for visual variety

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge download count (268,949) shows it's a go-to for many players
  • Solid endorsement base (1,696) means it's well-liked in the community
  • Versatile cloud effects can spice up both exploration and screenshots

⚠️ Cons

  • No compatibility notes for other weather or cloud mods
  • Last updated May 2025 – may need checking for latest Skyrim patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want to add atmospheric variety without overhauling the whole weather system. Great for screenshot enthusiasts and roleplayers looking for dynamic skies. Skip if you prefer a vanilla look or want gameplay changes – this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage this mod easily.
  • Place this mod after other weather mods in your load order to ensure cloud effects apply correctly.
  • Test in different locations (e.g., Whiterun tundra, Solstheim) to see how the clouds look in varied environments.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Mharlek1
Version
1.9.2
Downloads
268,949
Endorsements
1,696
Category
Environmental
Created
3/13/2023
Updated
5/4/2025

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