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Learn about the three main types of clouds – Cirrus, Cumulus, and Stratus. Cirrus clouds are wispy and high-level, Cumulus clouds are heaped and puffy, while Stratus clouds are layered and low-level. Discover how these clouds form and influence weather patterns.
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Three Main Types of Clouds Cirrus Cumulous Stratus Cirrus – wispy High Level – above 6,000 Snow, ice crystals, sleet Cumulous – heaped and puffy Stretch from low to high levels 2,000 to above 6,000 May bring rain to bad thunderstorms Stratus - layered Low Level below 2,000 Thunderstorms
Mid Level Clouds
Three Main Types of Clouds Cirrus Cumulous Stratus Cirrus – wispy High Level – above 6,000 Snow, ice crystals, sleet Cumulous – heaped and puffy Stretch from low to high levels 2,000 to above 6,000 May bring rain to bad thunderstorms Stratus - layered Low Level below 2,000 Thunderstorms