Lezzzzz g0000000βοΈ 1. High-Level Clouds (above 20,000 ft)
Cirrus (Ci) β Thin, wispy clouds; usually mean fair weather but change is coming
Cirrostratus (Cs) β Milky, veil-like clouds; often bring rain or snow soon
Cirrocumulus (Cc) β Small ripples or βfish scalesβ in the sky
βοΈ 2. Mid-Level Clouds (6,500β20,000 ft)
Altostratus (As) β Gray or blue-gray sheets; cover most of the sky
Altocumulus (Ac) β Puffy patches or layers; may signal thunderstorms later
βοΈ 3. Low-Level Clouds (below 6,500 ft)
Stratus (St) β Gray blanket clouds; bring drizzle or mist
Stratocumulus (Sc) β Low, lumpy clouds; usually dry
Nimbostratus (Ns) β Thick clouds that bring steady rain or snow π§οΈ
βοΈ 4. Vertical Development Clouds
Cumulus (Cu) β Fluffy, cotton-like clouds; fair weather
Cumulonimbus (Cb) β Tall storm clouds; heavy rain, thunder, lightning, hail βοΈ