Stratocumulus Clouds
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https://dai.ly/x7wldwq - A stratocumulus cloud, occasionally called a cumulostratus, belongs to a genus-type of clouds characterized by large dark, rounded masses, usually in groups, lines, or waves, the individual elements being larger than those in altocumulus, and the whole being at a lower height, usually below 2,000 metres. Wikipedia
Precipitation cloud?: Uncommon
Altitude: 500-2,000 m; (2,000-7,000 ft)
Appearance: Much like Cumulus clouds, except lumped together and bigger
Species: Castellanus; Floccus; Lenticularis; Stratiformis; Volutus
Classification: Family C (Low-level)
Abbreviation: Sc
Variety: Duplicatus; Lacunosus; Opacus; Perlucidus; Radiatus; Translucidus; Undulatus
What weather does stratocumulus clouds bring?
Most often, stratocumulus produce no precipitation, and when they do, it is generally only light rain or snow. However, these clouds are often seen at either the front or tail end of worse weather, so they may indicate storms to come, in the form of thunderheads or gusty winds.
How are stratocumulus clouds formed?
Like its 'middle-level brother' the altocumulus cloud stratocumulus are formed by weak, shallow convection currents, perhaps triggered by turbulent airflows aloft. The convection affects a shallow zone because dry, stable air above the cloud sheet prevents further upward development.
What do stratocumulus clouds look like?
Stratocumulus clouds are low, puffy and gray in color. They tend to form in lumpy rows. Sometimes you can see blue sky in between them, but others might be mushed together. ... These stratocumulus clouds look like cotton balls in the sky!
Are stratocumulus clouds high or low?
Stratocumulus clouds are low-level clumps or patches of cloud varying in colour from bright white to dark grey. They are the most common clouds on earth recognised by their well-defined bases, with some parts often darker than others. They usually have gaps between them, but they can also be joined together.
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