Improved Rain and Fog for Cathedral Weathers
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #32 of 66 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
--Intro--
The mod will work with any mod that's compatible with Cathedral Weathers, however its possible that they might overwrite some of the changes this mod makes. I would recommend trying them out and seeing if you get good results. Also, as of version 4. 0, you can choose an optional patch for Darker Nights inside the FOMOD installer.
The only requirement is Cathedral Weathers. Do not install Obsidian Weathers. Just place this ESP after CW&S in your load order and you should be good to go. You can install and uninstall this mod mid-game with no problems. This is because CW&S is based off of the Obsidian Weathers code, and they both only use vanilla weather IDs, so importing the Obsidian weathers into Cathedral doesn't require any overhauling.
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[]Load after True Storms (TS weather has a lot of the same problems with lighting that this mod fixes)
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]Load before Supreme Storms (SS only edits a few weathers, so both mods work great together) - Load before any audio overhauls
Recommended mods (compatible with IRFCW):
Lucid Rain - For Cathedral Weathers and Seasons
Supreme Storms SE
Diverse Seasons for Cathedral Weathers
Special thanks to user Kulharin for his help with version 3. 0.
This mod replaces Cathedral Weathers' rain, fog, and thunderstorm effects with those from Obsidian Weathers, offering a different atmospheric feel. It's for Skyrim players who prefer Obsidian's weather visuals but want to keep Cathedral's other features. With 2,166 endorsements and 67,388 downloads, it's a popular choice.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,166 endorsements and 67k downloads—clearly a go-to for weather tweaks.
- Gives you Obsidian's moody rain and fog without giving up Cathedral's overall look.
- Simple concept, well-executed: just swap the weathers you want, keep the rest.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it might not be patched for the latest Cathedral Weathers versions.
- Only affects rain, fog, and thunderstorms—if you wanted other weather changes, this isn't it.
- Potential conflicts with other weather mods that alter the same weather IDs, so check your load order.
For Skyrim players who love Cathedral Weathers but wish the rain and fog felt more like Obsidian's. If you're a weather perfectionist who wants that specific atmospheric vibe, this is a must-try. Skip if you're happy with Cathedral's default weather or want more comprehensive overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Cathedral Weathers and Seasons installed first, then drop this mod in and let it overwrite.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the file overwrite—it'll keep things clean.
- If you use other weather mods, place this one after them in your load order to ensure its effects apply.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Nawor3565
- Version
- 4.0
- Downloads
- 67,388
- Endorsements
- 2,166
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 7/30/2019
- Updated
- 12/12/2020
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