- Stratus nebulosus
It is a species of low-level cloud that appears as a uniform, featureless grey layer or veil covering the sky.
It is one of the most common cloud types and is often described as the “pinnacle of a dull, overcast day”.
o - Altitude
These clouds are found at the lowest levels, typically between 0 and 2,000 metres (up to 7,000 feet).
o - Appearance
It lacks any distinct details, structure, or shape, looking like a flat, hazy sheet.
o - Formation
Relationship to Fog ~ low-level fog is actually a form of stratus nebulosus that has made ground contact.
o - Weather association
While they indicate atmospheric stability and usually don’t bring heavy storms, they are capable of producing weak drizzle, light snow, or snow grains.
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Images of Stratus nebulosus by Derek Rowley
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