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No! I don't mean Virgo, you September babies! Thought it was a typo, didn't you? LOL

No, this post is about Virga which is a weather phenomenon we often see, sometimes as a spectacular display. I was on the Eastern plains of Colorado recently, and was completely taken by the clouds that formed on the horizon. The day started out clear and sunny, and changed as the afternoon wore on.

I live in the mountains, so I have to leave my community to get out further east to enjoy the big skies of Colorado. It's worth the drive!

VIRGA

Streaks or wisps of precipitation, such as water or ice particles, that fall from clouds but evaporate before reaching the ground. From a distance, the event sometimes may be mistaken for a funnel cloud or tornado. Typically, it may fall from altocumulus, altostratus, or high based cumuonimbus.

Virga, also known as 'fallstreaks", is Latin for the word 'broom', and often looks like a wispy torn curtain hanging from the bottom of a cloud.

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I might have been a storm chaser in another life....

Anyone know how if that pays? LOL

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Posted by Debi Boucher - "Realtor Showcase" Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours on 10/29/2009 04:22 PM

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27 Comments on Active Rain PhotoBlogger Group - Virga

OCT

2009

I've only seen that phenomenom out West. But when I did see it, it was amazing...much like your photos.

I learned a new word today: Virga.

I guess that old saying is true. you learn something new every day.

Debi... I remember those clouds from when I lived in Colorado. There was nothing like a storm on the front range. Great photos! You took me back to my younger years. :)

Cheron

Amazing photos, Deb ... and as far as 'weather' :P chasing storms pays, just look at balloon boy. LOL His Father chases storms. :)
You may want to stick to taking photos. :)

Craig- It is trippy, isn't it? They say it shows up mostly in the Southwest, and the Canadian plains.

Cheron, Thanks, glad to be of service! ;)

Sylvie - Yes. I get your point. LOL Don't think I want to be a part of that club.... :)

Debi

Debi, You are a meteorologist too? What don't you do? Haha, this is going on my list of something new every day! Lovely photos as usual!

Hi Debi, When I first looked at that this my eyes saw Viagra and wondered what this could be about. Maybe it was the blue color,LOL So Virga it is. The photos are marvelous and now I know what it is. I will say that what you captured is quite amazing. I loved Ian's comment, "What don't you do" ?

Ian and William, In a word? Windows.

You know, I thought about the Viagra thing, too! But I decided to not go there....Leave it to you, William!

Thanks for stopping by, guys! Glad you like the photos :)

Debi

Hey! What happened to my post layout? My photos went kattywampus on me! Are they allowed to move on their own????

OH My. Now they're right again. Guess being snowed in is causing brain damage.... nevermind.

I think there is something very strange about the snow Debi -- I left a comment earlier, and now it's gone!! Are comments allowed to leave on their own?? LOL!!

Very nice shots of Virga -- the rain that never makes it!

Great photos Debi I see them here in Ohio all the time ...funny I knew what they where but never knew the name till today......thanks for sharing that info....peace zane

Debi,

I learned something new today thanks to you. Wonderful virga photos!

Hey Ms FH! You are right! Things are getting wacky around here! LOL Thanks for visiting my viagra virga post!

Thanks for the visit, Zane! They're pretty cool looking, aren't they?

Glad to oblige, Gerry! Thank you. :)

Debi

Debi - Those are pretty dramatic photos of Virga. . .Especially that middle shot! I don't see that kind of activity very often here in Sacramento. However, I was able to experience it up close and personal along Utah's highway 12 last month. I wanted to chase it down, and I did:-)

Hey, Debi. Great photos and great tidbit. Thanks and I hope that you have a great Halloween, Jim

Ok Myrl! So where are the photos? LOLCough em up, girl!

Hi Jim - I hope you have a great Halloween too! It's so much fun with little ones isn't it?

Debi

Love this Virga Debi. You are a whiz with that camera...

Hi Debi ~ I was more amazedby your analogy than Virga. You have a couple of wonderful talents: writing and photography. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Gary! Thanks much! Have a great night!

Hello Monique! I appreciate your comments - thanks!

Debi

Hello Debi,

What amazing photos! I also learned something new today! Thank you for sharing the information and great shots! Have a wonderful weekend & Happy Halloween!

Rita

OCT

2009

Debi, those are amazing photos! I am constantly amazed at the beauty of nature!

Debi, you captured these virga perfectly. Yes, maybe you were a storm chaser...

Helping you live your American dream...

Did you find anything at the end of the virga? Oops that is a rainbow isn't it. Great shots.

Hi Rita! Glad you like the photos - and learned something, too!

Tony and Darcy - Thanks! I'm glad you stopped by :)

Hey Michael- If I was, I hope I was brave!

Hi Gene - Too far away - I didn't try!

Debi

NOV

2009

Hi Debi - You captured the moments perfectly as always. Thanks for explaining the phenomenon.

Hi John, Thanks very much! and You're welcome!

Debi

Debi - Very beautiful cloud pics and very interesting post, let me see if I can find any of these types of clouds in my collection!

By the way your post has been featured at one of my favorite groups .............

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