1. CLOUDS
By Donna Victor

2. An Afternoon at CSUN

3. Cirrus
Thin
High
Like mare’s tails or feathers
Mild weather

4. Cumulus Like cotton Cauliflower shape Fair weather
Can become storm clouds

5. Stratus
Sheet-like
Dull, gray
Blankets the sky
Can bring drizzle

6. Cirrostratus Fog Halos around sun or moon High See-through
Can mean rain is coming

7. Nimbostratus
Rain and snow
Thick
Low
Dark
Can bring thunderstorms

8. Cumulonimbus Rain Thunderstorms, sleet, snow, hail Anvil shaped
Low bases, high tops
Can bring tornados

9. Cumulonimbus with tornado
Fast and powerful whirling winds
Hail
Thunderstorms
Can cause destruction

10. Weather Links The Weather Channel National Weather Service
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