The Difference types of cloud - stratocumulus clouds

Stratocumulus Clouds

The Information About stratocumulus clouds:

Precipitation cloud : Uncommon

Altitude            : 500-2,000 m; (2,000-7,000 ft)

Appearance    : Much like Cumulus clouds,

except lumped together and bigger.

A stratocumulus cloud 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 (6,600 ft).

What do stratocumulus clouds mean?

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

What weather do stratocumulus clouds indicate?

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.

What does 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. In fact, they resemble rows of cotton balls.