| Category | Details |
| First Appearance | Episode 3984 |
| Director | Victor DiNapoli |
| Writer | Emily Perl Kingsley |
| Opening Chaos | Rain, wind, sun, and snow all appear in Elmo's room within seconds |
| Dorothy's Fishbowl | Decorated with a snowman holding an umbrella |
| The Noodle Family | Mr. Noodle (Bill Irwin) tries snorkeling gear and a sled before finding a raincoat |
| Oscar's E-Mail | Oscar explains why he loves soggy trash and puddles (with Fluffy) |
| Elmo's Counting | 14 cartoon leaves blowing in the wind |
| The Weather Quiz | Can you swim in snow? (No); Can you count snowflakes? (Yes, if you're the Count) |
| TV Channel | The Weather Channel (starring the Weather Lady and Sunny Boy) |
| Special Guest | A Muppet Tornado (who discusses weather-related sports) |
| Tickle Me Land | Elmo imagines himself wind-surfing and skiing |
| The Weather Song | Sung to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell" while it snows and rains |
| Educational Core | Seasons, Temperature, Appropriate Clothing, Safety |
| DVD Releases | The Great Outdoors!, Elmo Wonders, Elmo's Magic Numbers |
| Scientific Fact | Snowflakes always have six sides (hexagonal symmetry) |
| Nature Film | Alex and his mom make snow angels and snowmen |
Facts
The Tornado Puppet Mechanics.
The tornado character is a physical prop rather than a digital effect. It's basically a wire frame that's shaped like an upside-down cone and covered in grey fabric. The eyes are mounted on a stationary central pole, while the body rotates via an internal motor.
Hybrid Practical Weather Effects.
To make it look like it was raining inside Elmo's room, the crew used a mix of real and digital effects. The autumn leaves blowing through the door are physical props that have been thrown onto the set, while the falling rain and snow are digital overlays that have been added during post-production.
Active Elmo for Stunts.
So, during the "Tickle Me Land" bit, Elmo does this flip while he's windsurfing. They used the "Active Elmo" puppet, which needs a bunch of puppeteers in blue suits to move the limbs against a blue screen for a full range of motion.
The Weather Lady and Sunny Boy.
The "Weather Channel" parody stars the Weather Lady and her pooch, Sunny Boy. This bit is pretty unusual, as it's the only time a Muppet dog gets to speak, and it's there to explain the weather patterns on the screen.
The Count's Snowflake Logic.
When Count von Count shows up in the quiz, he proves that you can count snowflakes on their own even though they're falling all over the place. This is a special case of cardinality, showing that large groups are made up of separate, countable units.
Oscar's Soggy Mail Gag.
Oscar the Grouch's video email features his pet worm, Fluffy, splashing in puddles. They used a miniature water tank and special lighting to make sure that the "soggy" texture of the trash was visible on standard-definition TVs.
Auntie Em Meta-Reference.
When the tornado appears, Elmo shouts, "Auntie Em! Auntie Em!" This is an unscripted ad-lib by puppeteer Kevin Clash. It references the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, which was a joke for the parents and crew on set.
This is the 14th leaf sequence.
The counting game with 14 leaves uses a specific "wind-blown" animation path. Each leaf is its own digital asset, programmed to move on its own, and tests how well viewers can track lots of moving objects at the same time.
Parent's Guide
Elmo looks at the weather by showing how animals and people react to sun, rain, and snow. This lesson helps your child name the things they see outside. They learn to identify what happens when they look out their window.
The quiz and film bits focus on coming up with solutions when things are different. You can't swim in snow, but you can build a snow angel. You could make a birthday cake for a snowman. These stories will encourage your child to find joy in any weather. When it's raining, you can still have fun if you're patient.
One part uses 14 cartoon leaves to teach maths. This activity is designed to test preschoolers' ability to follow objects that are moving. Tracking helps you to focus and concentrate. Elmo counts each leaf before the wind blows. Your child is practising counting one by one. The Count seems to show a particular distinction. You can't count snow as a whole, but you can count individual snowflakes. It'll help you think logically and get better at numbers.
Mr Noodle teaches executive function as he gets ready for rain. He picks out the snorkelling gear and a sled first. This gets your child thinking critically to correct him. In the end, he picks a raincoat and boots. Your child will learn the importance of practical dressing. They know how to prepare for the chill of a breeze.
The Weather Song is the perfect way to finish off the lesson and help your students to learn new words. Elmo sings about wind, rain and sun. Your child will learn to remember the names of the seasons by repeating them over and over again.
There's an interview with a Muppet tornado that tells you all about the importance of keeping fit. Elmo learns about windsurfing and skiing. These sports are linked to particular weather conditions. This lesson looks at how wind and snow are formed and the textures they can have. Your child sees the environment as a playground for developing their motor skills.
Segment
Description
Guess what Elmo's thinking about today? In Elmo“s room it’s raining, then suddenly the wind blows from the door, after that the sun shines from his door, and finally the snow same out from Elmo’s door.
Dorothy's Question
Dorothy has a question. She has a snowman
decoration in her fishbowl and she wants to know what kind of clothes someone
wears in the rain.
The Noodle Family
It’s going to rain and Elmo realized that. He checked the shade but Mr. Noodle is under the rain. Mr. Noodle ears snorkeling gear, winter clothes, and a rain jacket and hat in turn and he is dancing.
Kids and Baby
Kids are wearing their rain clothes. Elmo is with a baby that wears a rain hat.
Video E-Mail
Elmo has a new video e-mail. Oscar the Grounch keeps his can’s lid open during the rain. He also talks about how Fluffy loves splashing in the puddles. Oscar wants that Elmo scrams but then he realized that he’s sending this e-mail. Finally, he scrams himself.
Elmo's Question
Elmo has a question. He wants to count how many CGI leaves blowing in the wind.
Quiz
Elmo wants to know what can someone do with snow. The Count is counting snowflakes.
Film
Alex and his mom are going outside after a snowfall. They are playing together, they make footprints and a snowman. Finally, they have a snowball fight.
TV Cartoon
The Weather Lady and her do gare on The Weather Channel. The Weather Lady talks about the four seasons. A Snowman for All Seasons coming up next.
Interview
As Elmo opens the door there is a tornado outside (Auntie Em! Auntie Em!). Later, Elmo interviews tornado and he learns about sports that someone can do in different kinds of weather.
Tickle Me Land
Dorothy has an imagination. She imagines Elmo windsurfing and skiing. Sesame Street Elmo's World Weather ends after the weather song.
