What is the lowest the clouds can be for the Blue Angels to fly?

Question

Blue Angels are practicing today over Chicago for the Air Show this weekend. I know the clouds have to be a certain height for visibility or they won't fly. There is a single jet flying over downtown right now (1:40 Central Time), but the requirements for one jet are not the same as the requirements for a jet formation. Anybody know how low the clouds can be before they cancel the show?

Answer 1

What is considered minimum visibility for a Blue Angel performance?
To be able to perform, the Blue Angels must have at least three nautical miles of visibility horizontally from centerpoint, and a minimum cloud ceiling of 1,500 feet. At these minimums, the Blue Angels can perform a limited number of maneuvers in what is called a “flat” show. When the ceiling is at least 3,500 feet and visibility at least three nautical miles a “low” show can be performed, which includes some rolling maneuvers. With a minimum ceiling of 8,000 feet and visibility of three nautical miles, the Blue Angels can perform their “high” show, which includes all maneuvers.

Answer 2

They typically need about 10,000 feet of ceiling to perform all of there "tricks". But they can limit their show to a lesser degree if the cloud cover is at 8000 Feet AGL (above ground level). When it reaches 5000 feet there is really no point in doing a show, as visibility is poor for the stunts and the spectators.

Answer 3

visibility is considered good if clouds are 10000ft or above and visibility more than 10000.

Answer 4

Maybe it's good

Answer 5

I also have the same question

Answer 6

10k-20k feet.