weather / whether

The state of the atmosphere vs. the conjunction that introduces alternatives.

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a place and time⁠—temperature, wind, rain, snow, heat, cold. Whether introduces alternatives or an indirect yes-or-no question: whether the load left, whether to wait or go. Use weather for atmospheric conditions; use whether for the choice.

Examples

UseThe weather delayed the load.

UseTell me whether the load left.

AvoidTell me weather the load left.