A study in cold Altocumulus and about a balloon mistaken for a space object

Another pretty cloud day ahead.  Though most of the Altocumulus clouds are flat, there are some whoppers off to the north now, Ac cas so large they might have to be called Cumulonimbus, certainly large enough to produce radar echoes, maybe a sprinkle at the ground. Lots of wind tomorrow, as you likely know,  but… Continue reading A study in cold Altocumulus and about a balloon mistaken for a space object

Some recent clouds

May 24th: May 25th, yesterday, starting with sunrise color Later yesterday morning, some interesting “Altocumulocirrus”, a rare breed indeed, mocking/mimicking Altocumulus. Maybe Cirrus floccus would come closest to the true name, but to every eye but that of a genuine cloud maven person, it would be deemed just “Altocumulus”.  Check these out to see how… Continue reading Some recent clouds