Clouds: Natures Brushstrokes in the Sky Floating formations of water droplets or ice crystals, clouds paint the sky with beauty and offer clues about the weather through their shapes and altitudes. High-level clouds above 6,000 m / 20,000 ft: Cirrus: delicate, wispy streaks made of ice, signaling changes ahead Cirrostratus: thin, translucent layers that often cover the entire sky Cirrocumulus: small, shimmering patches arranged like fish scales Mid-level clouds 2,0006,000 m / 6,50020,000 ft: Altocumulus: cottony clusters with shading, scattered across the sky Altostratus: soft gray or bluish sheets that filter sunlight gently Low-level clouds below 2,000 m / 6,500 ft: Stratocumulus: thick, rolling layers with varying shades Stratus: low fog-like clouds that blanket the landscape Cumulus: fluffy white puffs with flat bases, often seen on sunny days Vertically developed clouds extending above 3,000 m / 10,000 ft: Cumulonimbus: towering giants bringing storms, thunder, and hail Storm clouds: heavy, dark masses charged with moisture and energy The sky becomes a living canvas, and each cloud is a stroke of weathers art. To understand the sky is to read the silent poetry written above us.