Clouds can often be a pretty inconsequential part of a weather forecast from the public’s perspective, compared to temperature and precipitation.
But on Monday, cloud cover could be what stands – or floats –between the solar eclipse and throngs gathered along the path of totality in Canada.
“Let’s just say that cloud cover is not the reason why meteorologists get into the profession,” Gerald Cheng, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said in an interview.
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