How to describe weather with "it is"

Speak confidently about weather in English with clear patterns and useful vocabulary: use it, add adjectives like sunny or cold, and choose -ing verbs like raining or hailing. You will also see how to make negatives and yes/no questions with short, natural replies.

How do we talk about weather with it is?

When we talk about weather, we use it. It does not refer to a person, only the weather. A common question is: “How’s the weather?” You can answer with it is + adjective or it is + -ing verb.

What weather adjectives should you know?

• sunny: bright sun.
• rainy: lots of rain.
• cloudy: many clouds.
• foggy: low visibility.
• snowy: snow is present.
• windy: strong wind.
• warm: comfortably hot.
• hot: high temperature.
• cool: a little cold.
• cold: low temperature.

How do you build sentences with it is + adjective?

• Pattern: it is + adjective.
• Examples: “It is hot.” “It’s sunny.” “It is snowy.”
• Natural context: “In Bogotá, it is sunny, but it is raining.”

How do you say the opposite with it isn’t?

• Pattern: it isn’t + adjective, then give the correct idea.
• Examples: “It isn’t cloudy, it’s sunny.” “It isn’t cold, it’s warm.”

How do you use weather verbs in -ing and questions?

Some weather ideas use verbs in the -ing form. Use them with it is for statements and it isn’t for negatives. You can also ask yes/no questions and answer briefly.

Which weather verbs are common?

• raining: rain is happening.
• snowing: snow is falling.
• freezing: we are really cold.
• hailing: ice is falling from the sky.
• drizzling: light rain.
• pouring: heavy rain.

How do you build it is + -ing and negatives?

• Pattern: it is + verb-ing.
• Examples: “It is hailing.” “It is freezing.” “It is snowing.”
• Negative: it isn’t + verb-ing.
• Example: “It isn’t pouring, it is drizzling.”

How do you ask yes/no questions about weather?

• Pattern: is it + adjective/verb-ing?
• Answers: Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
• Examples: “Is it hailing? Yes, it is. No, it isn’t.” “Is it foggy? Yes, it is. No, it isn’t.”

Choose five cities you want to visit, check today’s weather, and write your sentences in the comments. For example: “Today in Tokyo, it is raining.” What cities will you pick and why?