Is there anything more joyous than Gene Kelly singing -- and dancing -- in the rain?

Maybe so, but when it comes to movies, "Singin' In The Rain" gets my vote for best weather scene. It doesn't have the drama of a tornado, it doesn't have the fear factor of a wildfire, but it celebrates the everyday rainstorm -- and everyday weather is often overlooked.

This got me thinking about my favorite weather scenes in movies. Of course the disaster films come to mind ("Earthquake!" "Volcano!" "Airport!" -- okay, maybe not that last one), but other than the thrill factor, they don't do much for me.

I prefer movies where the weather is a metaphor for what's going on with the main characters. For instance, over the weekend I watched "The Long Hot Summer" for about the millionth time. The simmering sultriness of the weather provides the perfect mirror for the storyline.

Then there's one of the most disturbing movies I've ever seen, "Se7en," in which rain, fog and cloudiness give way to light only at the end.

PHOTOS: Starring The Weather

But when it comes to a particular weather scene? That's a tough one. Below is the list I've put together of my favorites.

1. "Singin' In The Rain": The title song number
2. "The Wizard Of Oz": That tornado scene is still chilling
3. "Bambi": I don't care if it's animation, that wildfire terrified me
4. "The Shining": The final scene with the snowy chase through the maze
5. "Lawrence Of Arabia": I don't need to personally witness a sandstorm; this one will do.

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