types of clouds

Fluffy, white clouds with flat bases.

Cumulus

Uniform grayish clouds that often cover the sky

Stratus

Low, lumpy clouds that can cover the whole sky

stratocumulus

White or gray clouds, usually forming groups.

altocumulus

Thick, dark clouds that bring continuous rain

nimbostratus

Grayish clouds that cover the sky, can bring light rain.

altostratus

Thin, wispy clouds high in the sky

cirrus

Small, white patches of clouds often in rows.

cirrocumulus

Thin, ice-crystal clouds that often cover the sky and create halos.

cirrostratus

Tall, dense clouds that bring thunderstorms.

cumulonimbus