Clouds -Cloud Types - Meteorology

These high clouds appear to have a fibrous or silky appearance.

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

• Altocumulus

• Cirrocumulus

These high clouds from grains or ripples in a regular arrangement.

• Cirrocumulus

• Cirrostratus

• Cumulus

• Cumolonimbus

These high clouds form a halo around the Sun or Moon.

• Altostratus

• Cirrostratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

These medium level clouds appear layered with shading in a regular arrangement.

• Altostratus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Altocumulus

These medium level thin, grey/blue clouds form sheets that vaguely reveal the sun.

• Altostratus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Altocumulus

These low level, grey layer clouds can give drizzle or snow grains.

• Nimbostratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

These low level clouds appear grey or whitish in patches, sheets, or layers.

• Cirrostratus

• Altostratus

• Stratocumulus

• Cirrus

Grey cloud layer with constant rain or snow; blocks out the sun.

• Nimbostratus

• Cirrus

• Altocumulus

• Cumulus