What's the best time of year for clouds in New Mexico?

[John Kasaian]

My portfolio needs some atmospheric interest and the notion of flat plains and fluffy (or even ominous) clouds has got me curious. Since mini-me has developed an interest in the landscape, I'm thinking of a father/son outing, maybe based in Mountainair(?)

[Arne Croell]

My portfolio needs some atmospheric interest and the notion of flat plains and fluffy (or even ominous) clouds has got me curious. Since mini-me has developed an interest in the landscape, I'm thinking of a father/son outing, maybe based in Mountainair(?)

Clouds like these at White Sands?

http://www.arnecroell.com/p922955438/hb5d07d8#hb5d07d8
http://www.arnecroell.com/p922955438/hb5d07d8#ha4124d1
http://www.arnecroell.com/p922955438/hb5d07d8#h288b0d5e

Those were done in early August.

Arne

[Kirk Gittings]

August usually-the "Monsoons". And IME the Manzano Mts from Mountainaire down to the Salt Missions like ABO gets really good clouds IMPE. If you are going let me know and I will hook you up with a Ranger friend of mine who works the Salt Missions.

Not every year is the same or every area. Weather in NM is not nearly as predictable as it was when i was a kid. October on a wet year can be great too especially out around Chaco and the Bisti.

[John Kasaian]

Thanks!