Vivid Weathers Definitive Edition - a complete Weather and Visual overhaul for Skyrim is a free fan-made mod compatible with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It combines features from other mods to enhance the weather effects used in-game.

The mod is purely cosmetic, making it closer to other expansion mods, such as the Skyrim - Flora Overhaul Mod. Vivid Weathers only alters the game's graphics rather than modify the actual gameplay of Skyrim. That being said, the graphical enhancements provided by this extension pack are quite significant and highly noticeable. It also provides plenty of new visual textures and sound effects.

A complete Skyrim weather overhaul

The mod introduces and enhances a total of over 500 new and different weather patterns. It covers everything from clear days and rainstorms to blizzards, thunder, fog, and more. In addition, it introduces new textures, visual effects, and sounds, which all work together to help bring each of the new weather patterns to life. It even enhances the night sky with impressive star graphics.

Adjustable weather features

Some features that come with Vivid Weathers Definitive Edition - a complete Weather and Visual overhaul for Skyrim are even adjustable, so you can alter conditions to suit your preferences. Via the in-game menu, you can also customize the nighttime and the interior, along with the saturation and bloom of the exterior.

A graphical mod

It should be stressed that the mod only affects the graphics in the game. So, for example, gameplay will not be affected by additional blizzards or slow down your character's movements.

Make the Skyrim world new again

When you install the Vivid Weathers Definitive Edition, you will find that the world of Skyrim seems brand-new, even if you've already played through the game multiple times. The adjustable in-game menu also provides plenty of room for more alterations.