white clouds

Fair weather puffs

White clouds are clouds that appear bright and pale rather than gray or dark, typically indicating fair weather.

The whiteness comes from sunlight scattering through water droplets.

Fluffy cumulus clouds on a sunny day are the archetypal white clouds: White clouds drifted across the blue sky.

The phrase often evokes pleasant, peaceful conditions.

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overcast sky · blue skies · clear skies

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