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Altostratus
Mid-altitude clouds, usually between 7,000 and 20,000 feet. They create a uniform white to grayish sheet covering the sky, often preceding steady rain or snow.
Cirrus
High-altitude clouds, typically above 20,000 feet. Thin and wispy, they indicate fair weather but can signal approaching fronts or storms when they thicken.
Stratus
Low-altitude clouds, typically below 2,000 feet. Layered and uniform, these clouds often cover the sky like a blanket, leading to overcast conditions and drizzle.
Cirrocumulus
High-altitude clouds, normally above 20,000 feet. Small, white patches, often arranged in rows, these clouds are rare and do not usually produce precipitation, indicating fair but cold weather.
Cumulonimbus
Towering clouds, extending from a few thousand feet above the surface to more than 50,000 feet. Indicative of severe weather like thunderstorms, hail, or tornadoes.
Altocumulus
Mid-level clouds, typically between 7,000 and 20,000 feet. They appear as greyish-white with one part darker than the other, often forming in rows or patches and may signal thunderstorms if they thicken.
Cirrostratus
High-altitude clouds, generally above 20,000 feet. These thin clouds cover the sky with a veil and often produce a halo effect around the sun or moon, indicating an approaching warm front and precipitation.
Cumulus
Mid-altitude clouds, generally between 2,000 and 7,000 feet. Dense and fluffy with a flat base, they signify fair weather but can develop into cumulonimbus, suggesting thunderstorms.
Nimbostratus
Dark, thick, low to mid-level clouds, often extending below 7,000 feet. They cover the sky in a uniform layer and are associated with continuous moderate to heavy precipitation.
Stratocumulus
Relatively low-altitude clouds, commonly found below 7,000 feet. Large, dark, and rounded, they are non-threatening and may not bring significant precipitation.
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