Wet Rock
If the WeatherRock is wet, it is highly likely that it is currently raining or that we have received rain recently.

Other factors that commonly contribute to a wet WeatherRock are moisture left over from recent snow melt or any of the neighborhood deer suffering from a uncontrollable bladder.

Damp Rock
If the WeatherRock is damp, chances are that it has rained recently and the WeatherRock is retaining some of this precipitation.

A damp WeatherRock could also indicate dew, mist, or that the Z lawn sprinkler is sitting too close to the WeatherRock.

Shadows
If the WeatherRock appears to be casting shadows, it is safe to assume that either it is a bright and/or sunny day or that someone has driven onto the lawn with their brights on.

If the WeatherRock is casting no shadows or the area around the WeatherRock appears dark or hazy, chances are it is dark and/or hazy.

Missing Rock
If the WeatherRock is missing from its usual position on the Shephards Hook, this will usually indicate one of a number of possibilities.

1) A storm has taken the WeatherRock for a ride. (See 'Swaying Rock.')
2) The 'cord' which secures the WeatherRock to the Shephards Hook has broken and dropped the WeatherRock violently to the ground below.
3) Someone has ignorantly stolen the WeatherRock, forgetting that their photograph will have been taken by this camera.  By the time you read this, authorities will have already been notified.

Swaying Rock
If the WeatherRock is moving from side to side in any fashion, this generally indicates a breeze or windy conditions.

If the WeatherRock is moving quickly from side to side or being pulled or "yanked" in a violent fashion, this probably means high winds accompanying a storm are acting upon the WeatherRock.

If flying monkeys and/or a slightly disfigured woman in a pointed hat are gathered around the WeatherRock, shut down your computer and run quickly to your basement or to a room located in the center of your house.

White Rock
If the WeatherRock is white or covered in a white, flaky substance, this is usually a good indicator that we are currently receiving or have recently received fresh snowfall.

Iowa snowfall(s) generally occur between the months of November and March.  But it surprises few if Iowa receives a "freak" snowfall in early to mid-April or, well, anytime during the year.

As some residents of Iowa will say, "If you don't like the weather in Iowa, wait a few minutes."  (It is important to note that many visitors to our state have told us that this phrase is really annoying, so we refrain from using it too often.)

Dry Rock
If the WeatherRock is dry, this means that conditions are clear with no precipitation.

This could also mean that Scott Schulte and/or Ric Swann have recently blow-dried the WeatherRock for fun.  If this is the case, there's a good chance that you will see either in a WeatherCam shot.  Look closely.