May 6, 2025 · Learn to recognize and name the basic cloud types based on a cloud's shape and height in the sky. Plus, learn what each type tells about the weather.

Cloud chart showing major tropospheric cloud types identified by standard two-letter abbreviations and grouped by altitude and form. See table below for full names and classification.

Apr 27, 2022 · Learn about 4 types and 10 types of clouds, how to recognize them, and the weather to expect when you see them in the sky.

Mar 28, 2023 · From the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) International Cloud Atlas, the official worldwide standard for clouds, the following are definitions of the ten basic cloud types, …

1 day ago · When you look up at the clouds, do you really know what they mean? If you want to do more than just look at clouds, keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the different types …

The table below provides information about cloud groups and any cloud types associated with them. Click on the cloud images in the table to learn more about each cloud type.

Sep 12, 2025 · Curious about whether the clouds you see mean sunny skies, roaring storms or a stunning sunset? Here’s your guide to the different types of clouds and what they mean for you.

Sep 30, 2025 · Want to know what kind of weather is brewing? Keep an eye on the sky for these 10 different types of clouds.

Jun 19, 2025 · Clouds are broadly categorized into three main height divisions – high, mid, and low – with a special category for clouds that span multiple altitudes. Let’s take a closer look at these …

Apr 4, 2025 · Different types of clouds form when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals, creating a visible mass in the sky. Some clouds develop vertically, reaching towering …