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Realistic Weather System ATS V5.1

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Features:

  • Compatible with American Truck Simulator 1.60;
  • 10 realistic rain and thunder intensity levels;
  • Dynamic thunderstorm probability;
  • Enhanced windshield raindrop effects;
  • High-quality rain textures;
  • Realistic rainfall based on geographical regions;
  • Summer weather patterns inspired by real U.S. climate;
  • Improved skybox weather configuration;
  • Realistic wet road slipperiness;
  • Dynamic wind simulation;
  • Multiple precipitation types, including light rain, heavy rain, showers, and severe thunderstorms;
  • Realistic raindrop size and physics;
  • Improved vehicle splash effects;
  • Realistic mist and fog;
  • Reduced rain streak effects for better visibility.

The Realistic Weather System for American Truck Simulator 1.60 completely transforms the game’s weather with authentic rain, thunderstorms, and environmental effects. Designed to provide a more immersive trucking experience, this mod introduces realistic weather behavior inspired by real-world climate conditions across the United States.

The mod features ten different rain and thunder intensity levels, ranging from light showers to severe thunderstorms. Weather events occur dynamically with realistic probabilities, creating varied driving conditions that make every trip feel unique. Rainfall intensity is also adjusted according to geographical regions, providing more authentic weather patterns throughout the ATS map.

Visual quality has been significantly improved with enhanced windshield raindrops, realistic rain textures, optimized splash effects, natural mist, and refined precipitation physics. Reduced rain streak effects improve visibility while maintaining realistic weather immersion.

Road conditions are also more realistic thanks to improved wet surface physics, increased slipperiness during rainfall, and dynamic wind simulation that affects the overall driving experience. Combined with realistic skybox settings and authentic summer weather patterns, the mod creates a much more believable atmosphere.

Whether you’re hauling cargo through heavy storms or driving under light summer rain, the Realistic Weather System for ATS 1.60 delivers a more immersive, visually impressive, and realistic weather experience for American Truck Simulator.

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✅ Description reviewed by the CrashMods Team

Changelog

Mod updated to version 2.9.

Changelog:
✔ Compatible with 1.60 game version
✔ Compatible with new light tweaks made by SCS in 1.60
✔ Redone weather
✔ Increased number of raindrops on windshield
✔ Improved rain intensities
✔ Improved thunderstorm intensities
✔ Improved road wetness
✔ Improved skybox lighting in bad weather
✔ Improved mist color
✔ Improved mist density
✔ Other improvements
Frequently asked questions5 questions

Realistic Weather System ATS – which game and version is it for?

This mod was made for American Truck Simulator (game version: 1.60.x). The mod's own version: V5.1. After a major game update, older mods may stop working — check the version before installing.

Realistic Weather System ATS – how do I install it?

Copy the .scs or .zip file to the Documents/American Truck Simulator/mod folder, then enable it in your profile's Mod Manager.

Is the download safe?

We checked the file with VirusTotal: none of the 65 antivirus engines flagged it. The full report opens from the "Verified" badge on the mod's page.

How big is the download?

The mod's file size is about 861.8 KB.

Is the mod free?

Yes, downloading from CrashMods is free; registration is not required.

What’s inside the package?29 files · 4.3 MB unpackedTextures 7Config & text 22Show filesHide files

Folders, file names and sizes, read from the downloadable archive.

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  • interior_glass_config_rain.sii880 B
  • interior_glass_config_snow.sii932 B
  • climate.sii7.0 KB
  • env_data.sii176 B
  • blobs_rain.dds341.5 KB
  • blobs_rain.mat177 B
  • blobs_rain.tobj84 B
  • rain.dds85.5 KB
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Mod version: V5.1 American Truck Simulator 1.60.x 3 months ago 861.8 KB
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