259+ ‘Weather’ Writing Prompts
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Curse of the Frost Moon
Write about a place that experiences an unforgiving winter only during full moon nights and its impact on the locals.
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Sounds of the Seasons
Write a short paragraph on how each season (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) would sound if they were songs.
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Frosty Tales
Narrate an unforgettable event or experience from February that was influenced by winter weather conditions.
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Lunar Diary Entry
Imagine you’re an astronaut observing the March full moon from space. Write a diary entry detailing your view and experiences.
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Alien Territory
You are an astronaut stranded on an alien planet after a crash landing. Describe your struggle for survival in this unknown world while you wait for a rescue mission.
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Frostbitten Fear
Write a story where the main character gets lost in a snowstorm and must rely on their survival skills.
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Spirit of the American Frontier
Pen a story about a pioneer family journeying West during the 19th century American expansion.
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Embracing November Changes
Write about the changes you notice around you in early November and how they affect your emotions and behaviors.
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Dream Island
Imagine and write about a magical island only accessible through your dreams, describe your adventures there.
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Frozen Footprints
Write a short story about following markings in the snow during a raging blizzard.
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Start Your Own Planet
Imagine if you could create your own planet. What would it be like?
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Lost in the Fog
A small coastal town is suddenly plagued by an unending, eerie fog which seems to have a mind of its own.
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Journey on the Oregon Trail
Picture being part of a family traveling on the Oregon Trail in the 19th century, narrate your experiences.
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Scorched Earth Desires
Express how a season or a period of severe heat can mirror a time of intense desire or ambition in your life.
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The Heatwave Hero
Engage your creative faculties and create a short narrative about a character who somehow uses the extreme heat to their advantage.
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Climate Change Chronicles
Write about imagining a day in the life of someone 40 years from now, living in a world impacted by climate change.
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Easter Bunny’s Misadventure
Imagine you are the Easter Bunny and chronicle an unexpected adventure you had while delivering Easter eggs.
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From Garden to Table
Imagine being a vegetable on a farm and narrate your story from seed to dining table.
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Abandonment in the Arctic
Write a piece where your character is stranded in the cold and desolate landscape of the arctic.
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My Own Planet
If you could create your own planet, what would it look like? Who or what would live there?
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Rain or Shine
Imagine a place where the weather changes every hour. Describe how you’d spend a day there.
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Autumn Adventures
What’s your favorite thing about fall? What special adventures can you have during this season?
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Winter Wonderland
Imagine you lived in a world that was always winter. What would a normal day look like?
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Autumn Dragon’s Tale
Imagine a world where the transition to winter is controlled by dragons. Write a captivating story about the November Dragon’s task and challenges.
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Fall Foliage Colors
Write about the different colors that leaves change in the fall and what causes this.
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Sweater Weather Story
Write a narrative revolving around a ‘haunted’ fall sweater passed down through generations.
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A Fall Break Adventure
Write a fictional tale about an exciting adventure that could take place during Fall break.
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An unexpected Spring Fling
Write about a character who has a Springtime romance that they never saw coming.
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Groundhog Day Wonder
Craft a story based around Groundhog Day foreshadowing an unusual event for the upcoming year.
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The Emotional Weather Report
Describe your emotional state as if it were a weather condition.
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Drowned World
Write an immersive tale of living in torrential rains & floods, beyond merely surviving.
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From a Groundhog’s Perspective
Write an essay from the Groundhog’s point of view about Groundhog Day.
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Falling Leaves Collection
Write about collecting different kinds of leaves, documenting their shapes, colors, and textures during the fall.
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The Kind Cloud
Write about a day in the life of Mr. Cloud who has unique abilities to bring joy to people.
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The Ecological Navigator
Write about a nature trail or a wildlife adventure you experienced, focusing on the ecological factors involved.
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Embracing the Chill
Describe a moment when you chose to embrace the cold weather instead of avoiding it.
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Footsteps in the Fog
Describe a moment where a character hears footsteps behind them on a foggy night, detailing their speculation on the approaching figure.
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Metaphorical Mental Landscapes
Imagine your mind as a physical landscape and describe it in vivid detail.
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Blossom Battle
Envision a fairy land where natural elements like flowers, trees, and rocks have their own kingdoms; a peaceful realm turned chaotic due to climate change.
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White Christmas in Tropical Paradise
Write an imaginative narrative of observing a traditional White Christmas in a tropical destination.
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Storm on the Horizon
Create a tale set at the brink of the Dust Bowl era, revealing the changes in the environment and people’s mindset.
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My Favorite Season Stories
Describe your favorite season in detail. Tell us why it is your favorite, including what the weather feels like, the activities you do, and specific sensory experiences.
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Sweater Weather Story
Write a story that centers around your favorite fall garment – be it a cozy scarf, a soft sweater, or a pair of warm boots.
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Fall Feelings
Describe in detail the feelings you experience when you step outside on a crisp, autumn day.
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“Campfire Storyteller”
Imagine you’re sitting around a campfire, wearing seasonal clothes. Describe what you’re wearing and the atmosphere.
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Observing March Weather
Write about the changing weather patterns in March and how they affect your daily life.
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The Talking Garden
Imagine if the plants in your garden could talk. What would they say and what kind of personalities would they have?
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Scarecrow Tales
Imagine the life of a scarecrow during fall. Write about its thoughts and feelings as the seasons change.
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Nature’s Symphony
Write a piece where natural elements—wind, rain, thunder—are musicians performing a symphony.
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Living Landscape
Describe a landscape of your choice, making it come alive by giving it human-like qualities.
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Window Weather-Gazing
Describe what you see and feel as you watch a harsh winter storm through your warm indoor window.
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Witness to a Warming Planet
Reflect on your personal observations on the signs of climate change over the years.
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Melting Lifelines
Imagine a world where the polar ice caps have fully melted, describe the ecological and socio-economic challenges ensuing.
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Chase in the Wilderness
Your protagonist is chased through a rugged and dangerous wilderness. How does they survive?
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
Write a prose piece that incorporates the transition from gloomy rain to blooming greenery.
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Wild Weather
Imagine there was a snowstorm in the middle of summer. What could cause such an event and how would it affect our lives?
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Alienated Island
Describe an isolated island with peculiar geological features believed to be influenced by extraterrestrial activities.