Mackerel sky is supposed to forecast that the weather is about to change. This photo was taken yesterday afternoon, and it was indeed followed by snow/rain/slush/ice during the night and morning. As nights had been very cold for quite a while, the change to milder temperatures meant icy and slippery roads and streets. Weather warnings were issued, and in the morning, many trains and buses were cancelled. Luckily I did not have to go anywhere. I had ordered a home delivery of groceries, which even arrived on time (around noon), in spite of the icy streets.
My local newspaper, on their website, reported about extremely icy conditions in our city centre in the morning, though. Below are a couple of "slippery slope" screenshots that I snapped from their video:
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That sky is incredible
ReplyDeleteGood thing you were able to stay in, unlike the poor delivery people. They really earn their salaries!
ReplyDeleteGinny, I'm very thankful to have the option. Really don't know how I'd manage without it these days.
DeleteYou were very smart to stay inside during icy sidewalks and roads.
ReplyDeleteThankfully I can usually choose for myself when to go out vs stay in nowadays.
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DeleteOh dear, the last two pictures remind me of the icy conditions we've had not long ago, when it took me three times as long to get to the train station, and many people sustained falls and injuries.
ReplyDeleteLove the "mackerel" sky picture! I am not sure what to call this kind of clouds in German, but it's probably not "Makrele" :-)
I remember you writing about that, Meike.
DeleteI love the term "mackerel sky" because I can easily appreciate the comparison with the shiny and scaly skin of a mackerel fish. That slope in the centre of Borås looks treacherous.
ReplyDeleteYP, I know since before that that's a tricky spot and best avoided in snow and ice. Alas it's also the main walkway between our travel center (trains + buses) and the city centre!
DeleteGlad to hear you didn't venture out on icy paths. Stay warm.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, all the ice gone today!
DeleteVery wise to stay indoors with such icy conditions. Your photos remind me why we moved south!
ReplyDeleteWe have the occasional "Makerel Sky", but fortunately we're (hopefully) too far south for freezing temperatures, though we have had as low as 3ºC this winter. The weather is so unpredictable these days anything could happen. Back in 2004 we had overnight snow twice but it disappeared after the sun rose.
Carol, we still have a number of unpredictable weeks of that kind ahead here.
DeleteQuite a dangerous slippery situation, you were wise not to go out.
ReplyDeleteLoved the Mackerel sky! It's best to stay away from slippery roads until the weather changes for the better. Stay safe and happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteEsha
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I do love those mackerel skies!
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