Minnesota roll cloud?

#1 Postby **RL3AO** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:29 am

Saw what appeared to be a roll cloud this morning. Having never really seen one and the fact it was somewhat behind a hill made it kinda difficult to see the whole thing.

Took a pic but only had my phone. Wish I had a better camera.

#2 Postby **vbhoutex** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 5:59 pm

Looks like it could be. Hill is definitely a problem. It does look similar to one I saw posted on FB recently. What were the weather conditions?

#3 Postby **RL3AO** » Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:15 pm

A strong cold front had moved though the night before. Otherwise it was cold, clear, and pretty calm wind.

#4 Postby **Stephanie** » Sun Jun 17, 2012 8:56 pm

It almost looks like smoke on the horizon, but it's not. It's a shame that the hill is in the way, but it's still and awesome picture.

#5 Postby **vbhoutex** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:35 am

RL3AO wrote:A strong cold front had moved though the night before. Otherwise it was cold, clear, and pretty calm wind.

I am by no means an authority on this. But I think ususally roll clouds are caused by windy conditions. Could it have been a fog bank? Was there a body of water over the hill?

#6 Postby **RL3AO** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:42 pm

Nope. It was off the ground. It was also moving at a pretty quick pace too. 30 minutes later it had moved out of eye range.

#7 Postby **vbhoutex** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:52 am

You may be right then. Like I said, I am no afficiondo about that phenomenon.

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