Never long wet, never long dry.
Mackerel Clouds.
The mackerel clouds always indicate storm if they first appear about 15° north of west. (Kansas.)
Mackerel scales and mare’s tails
Make lofty ships carry low sails.
Mackerel clouds in sky,
Expect more wet than dry.
Mountain Clouds.
When the clouds hang on the mountain side after a rain and the sun shines on the top of the mountain, the storm is over. When gray clouds are seen for several days on the tops of high mountains, in the fall, they indicate an early winter. (Apache Indians.)
Mackerel Scales.