Stunning Skies: Weather Photo Contest Nears End

The Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has reached its final stages, showcasing breathtaking images of meteorological events. Thousands of entries depicted dramatic weather, from vibrant rainbows and powerful lightning strikes to extraordinary cloud formations. A panel selected 30 outstanding photographs for the finals.

These selected images offer a glimpse into the diverse beauty of Earth's atmosphere. They include striking scenes such as mist enveloping hills in Vietnam, a massive iceberg breaking off from a glacier in Argentina, and wildfire smoke dramatically obscuring the New York City skyline.

Organized by the Royal Meteorological Society, this year's contest garnered over 5,500 submissions. The public now has the opportunity to select the ultimate winner by casting their votes, which will remain open until November 5. Organizers highlighted the power of photography to connect people with weather and climate change issues.