Because stratus clouds form at such a low altitude (typically below 2,000 ft, but can form as high as 4,000 ft), the droplets within the clouds remain in liquid form.

A cooling trend is expected across the state this weekend, with patchy fog in the mornings and sunny afternoons. Skip to content NOWCAST KSBW Action News 8 Midday ...

North Bay: Morning stratus clouds will again extend into the Petaluma and Napa valleys, but skies will clear by the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper 70s in Napa, low to mid-80s in Santa Rosa ...

High pressure will remain in control today. This ridge will create very stable conditions, which will increase the potential for low stratus clouds and fog. The ridge will begin to breakdown later ...

We'll also be seeing increased chances of freezing fog and stratus clouds. At the moment, we're predicting that the pattern breaks down by the end of the week.

NWS San Francisco forecasts near-seasonal temperatures with a cooling trend and elevated fire risk due to dry, windy ...

The prefix “alto” (meaning “high”) helps distinguish mid-level clouds from their lower-level counterparts (such as altostratus vs stratus). NWS cloud chart. Click to expand to full-size.

Beginning Monday, the winds will gradually subside through the rest of the week, allowing low marine stratus clouds — along with areas of fog and mist — to return to the coastal regions.

Because stratus clouds form at such a low altitude (typically below 2,000 ft, but can form as high as 4,000 ft), the droplets within the clouds remain in liquid form. Jennifer Gray is a weather ...