Patrick Gaquit

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Patrick Gaquit

27/02/2026

The Day the Sky Glowed Over Big Bear 🏔️✨

On February 20, 2026, an awe-inspiring sight took over the horizon at Big Bear Lake, CA: a massive, "glowing wall of clouds" surging over the mountains during a powerful winter storm.

The Science Behind the Glow This dramatic display is a masterclass in atmospheric optics and storm dynamics:

The "Wall" (Shelf Clouds): As a cold front moves in, cold air pushes warmer air upward, creating a distinct, low-hanging horizontal cloud known as a shelf cloud. These clouds are dense with moisture and ice, forming a sharp, physical "wall" against the horizon.

The "Glow": The fiery orange and gold colors are the result of back-scattering. During the golden hour, the sun sits at a low angle, hitting the high-density water droplets and ice crystals from behind. This illuminates the storm front, making it appear as though it is burning from within.

The Contrast: The deep blue of the lake and the fresh white snow on the soil (from the 8 inches that fell that day!) intensified the warm colors of the sky, making the glow appear even more vibrant.

Nature’s power and beauty on full display!

27/02/2026

27/02/2026

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21/02/2026

THE "MOTHERSHIPS" OF MONTANA: Understanding the Mission Mountain Wave

POLSON, MT — It is one of the most iconic sights in the Flathead Valley: massive, saucer-shaped "lenticular" clouds hovering motionless over the jagged peaks of the Mission Mountains.

Known scientifically as Altocumulus lenticularis, these formations occur when stable, moist air flows over the mountains, creating a "standing wave" in the atmosphere. While they look like stationary UFOs or "stacks of pancakes," they are actually a constant flow of air—moisture condenses as it rises over the peak and evaporates as it descends, keeping the cloud in a fixed position even in high winds.

The Mission Range is a premier location for this phenomenon due to its steep vertical rise. When these clouds form during Montana’s famous "Big Sky" sunsets, they catch the light at a low angle, appearing to glow with an internal fire of deep oranges and pinks.

FAST FACTS:

Location: Most frequently seen between Polson and St. Ignatius.

The Look: Often mistaken for UFOs or "cap clouds" sitting directly on mountain summits.

Season: While they can happen year-round, the stable air of the Montana winter often produces the most dramatic, multi-layered "stacks."

20/02/2026

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