clearing skies

Clouds moving away

Clearing skies describes weather conditions improving as clouds disperse and visibility increases.

The phrase typically appears in forecasts or observations about atmospheric change: We should have clearing skies by afternoon.

It suggests a transition from overcast or stormy conditions toward fair weather.

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storm passing · sunbeams · dawn · horizon · dissipating · mist · rainbow · fresh air · visibility · hope · good omen · relief · calm · stillness · golden light · weather front · drying · crisp

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weather progression

clearing skiesgathering clouds

approaching storm · storm brewing · clouding over

sky state

clearing skiesovercast

Sky fully veiled

cloudy skies · grey skies · dark skies · stormy skies

sky coverage state

clearing skiesovercast skies

Cloud-covered atmosphere

gray skies · solid overcast · cloudy skies · socked in

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