When talking about the weather, we usually use the verb ‘to be’, followed by

either an ​adjective​ or an ​‘-ing’ word

To be + ​adjective
It ​was / is / will be​ sunny
It ​was / is / will​ ​be​ windy
It ​was / is / will​ ​be​ foggy
It ​was / is / will​ ​be​ cloudy
It ​was / is / will​ ​be​ hot
It ​was / is / will​ ​be​ cold

To be + ​‘ing’ word
The sun ​was / is / will​ ​be​ shining
The wind ​was / is / will​ ​be​ blowing
It ​was / is / will be​ raining
It ​was / is / will be​ drizzling
It ​was / is / will be​ snowing

IRREGULARS
We can use the verbs ‘to rain’ and ‘to snow’ instead of using ‘to be raining/snowing’

Weather Questions
What is the weather like?
What is the weather doing?
How hot/cold is it?
Is it warm outside?
What will be weather be like tomorrow?
What’s the forecast for Portugal?
Exercises
A. Complete the following sentences.

1. It is very warm today. The sun is _______________.

2. Yesterday, it was so _______________ I couldn’t see the end of the garden!
3. Take an umbrella, it is _______________.
4. Maybe we will have a white christmas if it _______________.
5. I don’t think it will be warm tomorrow, apparently it will be _______________.
6. It was so _______________ today, I could see my breath!
7. Today must be the beginning of summer, the sun is _______________!
8. It was very _______________ yesterday, the tree nearly fell!