How Clouds Predict Weather

Which main cloud type means heap of clouds?

• stratus

• cirrus

• cumulus

• nimbus

What type of weather is associated with cirrus clouds?

• thunderstorms

• fair weather currently with possible changes within 24 hours

• rainy weather with clearing within the next 24 hours

What type of weather will you see associated with cirrostratus clouds?

• moist weather with some type of precipitation within 24 hours

• dry, cloudy weather within 24 hours

• dry, clear weather within 24 hours

What type of weather is associated with cirrocumulus clouds?

• snow is about to occur given the right season within 24 hours

• thunderstorms are about to occur within 24 hours

• fair weather currently but given the right season could indicate an approaching tropical storm system

What type of weather is associated with altostratus clouds?

• stormy weather approaching

• fair weather approaching

• steady rain as current conditions

What should you expect by afternoon if you see altocumulus clouds in the morning?

• sleet

• blizzard

• a thunderstorm

What type of weather is associated with stratocumulus?

• no precipitation

• heavy precipitation

• fog

What is it doing outside if you see nimbostratus clouds?

• thunderstorming

• nothing, the weather is great

• raining

What type of weather is associated with cumulonimbus clouds?

• fair weather

• thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes

• sleet and freezing rain

How do you know if you are looking at high altitude clouds?

• you cannot see the sun or moon through the clouds

• you can see the sun or moon through the clouds