Cumulus Clouds. When you think of a blue sky dotted with big, puffy, clearly defined clouds, you’re likely picturing fluffy cumulus forms. The name comes from the Latin “cumulo-”, meaning ...

To understand how clouds get their shape, it helps to understand the basics of how they form. When air rises and cools, the water vapor it holds condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals. If ...

Puffy, wispy, white and gray, we’ve seen them all this spring. Clouds come in a variety of types, and each type comes with ...

Lens-shaped clouds that usually form over mountain ranges, but can occasionally be seen in the region. Created by air flowing over a barrier, like mountains, which creates standing waves.

Altocumulus clouds act as a visual cue for a changing weather pattern. These are the types of clouds that appear ahead of a strong cold front and are a common sight. They indicate the presence of ...