Solar eclipse weather: Clear or cloudy? [Video]

CONNECTICUT, USA — The Great American Eclipse is now less than two weeks away.

It is still too soon for a specific weather forecast. The general weather pattern can be discussed about 10 days out; whether clouds or stormy weather are more likely, or whether there are promising signs for high pressure and fair weather.

Seven days out and in the days leading up to the eclipse, more specific information will be available about where the best weather for viewing will be.

For now, 14 days out, climatology is still the best guide. In other words, what the weather on April 8 tends to be, on average.

Impact of clouds on the eclipse

If the sky is clear, there will be an unobstructed view of the eclipse. 

If there are …