For the HughesNet satellite internet service to work, your dish antenna will need a clear view of the southern sky. Light rain, fog, or snow will not interrupt the satellite internet service. But inclement weather conditions, like thunderstorms, blizzards, and tornadoes, will obstruct the geosynchronous satellite and your dish antenna, leading to signal loss and disrupted internet service. For these reasons, Hughesnet cautions its customers that they may face “temporary loss of connection” during bad weather.