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Understanding Cloud Types: Cirrus, Altocumulus, Stratus, and Cumulus Explained

Explore the fascinating world of clouds in this detailed overview. We'll examine four primary cloud types: Cirrus, the highest clouds composed of ice crystals; Altocumulus, the middle clouds resembling fish scales; Stratus, the low clouds that appear indistinct; and Cumulus, the vertical clouds with a sharp appearance. Learn how these clouds look in visible and infrared satellite images, their composition, and interesting weather lore associated with them. Gain insight into weather predictions and the beauty of the sky with this comprehensive guide.

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Understanding Cloud Types: Cirrus, Altocumulus, Stratus, and Cumulus Explained

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  1. Understanding the Sky Meteo 901A Spring Semester

  2. Clouds – from both sides • Cirrus – the highest (15-25,000 ft) • Composed of ice crystals – wisps and streaks • See through in most visible satellite pictures • Looks ‘very cold’ in IR

  3. Clouds – from both sides • Altocumulus – the middle (7-15,000 ft) • Composed of both water and ice • Looks like fish scales • Translucent in most visible satellite pictures • Looks ‘less cold’ in IR

  4. Clouds – from both sides • Stratus – the low clouds (0-5,000 ft) • Composed mainly of water • Indistinct appearance • Reflects much light in visible satellite pictures • Looks ‘warm’ in IR

  5. Clouds – from both sides • Cumulus – the vertical clouds (2-50,000 ft) • Composed of water below and ice above • Sharp appearance • Looks like cells in visible satellite pictures • Can look like bulls-eye of cold in IR

  6. Clouds and Weather Lore • Ring around the sun or moon, Rain or snow is coming soon

  7. Clouds and Weather Lore • Mares tails and Mackerel scales make Tall Ships lower their sails

  8. The Sky and Weather Lore • Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning… Red sky at night, sailor’s delight

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