Question

Name the clouds and give the weather condition by their appearance and information provided

Answer 1

Type of clouds Name Appearance Weather condition

High Level Clouds Cirrus Hair like, wispy, thin clouds Fair weather

Cirrocumulus Like a pile or heap of fish scales/ripples Stormy weather

   Cirrostratus Very thin sheets spreading across the sky Rainstorm or snowstorm.

Mid Level Clouds Altocumulus Round, puffy, small, grey-colored clouds   Thunderstorms

Altostratus Like a layer or sheet Possibility of rain.   

Low Level Clouds Stratocumulus Grey and puffy, low clouds Rarely precipitation

Cumulus Round stacks on top with a flat base Fair weather

Cumulonimbus Cumulus clouds with a darker base Extreme weather conditions

Nimbostratus Wet-looking, dark grey clouds Precipitation(rain/snow)

Stratus Dull greyish in color(like fog) Foggy, drizzle, snow