also: あめもよう
signs of rain; threatening weather
Describes the look of the sky or weather when it seems about to rain. Often used in weather forecasts or casual conversation.
It's been looking like rain since morning, so you'd better take an umbrella.
天気予報によると、明日は雨模様になるそうです。
According to the weather forecast, it will be threatening rain tomorrow.
雨模様 describes a sky that looks like it might rain, while 雨降り refers to rain that is actually falling.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading あまもよう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common but still used.
Compound of 雨 (rain) and 模様 (pattern, appearance). The reading あまもよう is a common rendaku form.