Photo: Better than rain clouds: textured skies over Iqaluit

The sun descends behind a blanket of fluffy clouds over Iqaluit July 26, as seen from the Apex trail. These clouds, which give the sky a mottled texture, look like they might be altocumulus, or cirrocumulus. Iqalungmiut enjoyed a string of five sunny days between July 22 and July 26, when many people came outdoors to walk, socialize, camp, hunt and fish. Sadly, it looks like the sunny weather is about to end in Iqaluit. Environment Canada forecasts rain over the next seven days. (PHOTO BY THOMAS ROHNER)