We had zigzagged up the dryline from the Texas Panhandle, observing one potentially promising area of convective towers after another form, deepen, then wither from dry entertainment. This was no exception, but did occur late enough to offer this delightful spray pattern of crepuscular rays, along with a partial cloud shadow around the small anvil. Had this been the end of the chase day, we would have driven three hours home somewhat satisfied, somewhat disappointed. However, meteorological magic of the photographic “magic hour” prevailed, and a separate area of towers unseen at the right of this shot grew into a knuckle-dragging supercell that evolved into a sunset to cherish for life.
3 NE Buffalo OK (15 Apr 17) Looking W
36.8879, -99.6028Crepuscular Spray
We had zigzagged up the dryline from the Texas Panhandle, observing one potentially promising area of convective towers after another form, deepen, then wither from dry entertainment. This was no exception, but did occur late enough to offer this delightful spray pattern of crepuscular rays, along with a partial cloud shadow around the small anvil. Had this been the end of the chase day, we would have driven three hours home somewhat satisfied, somewhat disappointed. However, meteorological magic of the photographic “magic hour” prevailed, and a separate area of towers unseen at the right of this shot grew into a knuckle-dragging supercell that evolved into a sunset to cherish for life.
3 NE Buffalo OK (15 Apr 17) Looking W
36.8879, -99.6028