What is Alto?

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus and altocumulus. These clouds are often associated with changing weather patterns.

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Glossary

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water. This process is crucial...

A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere, such as dust, salt, or pollutants, that provide surfaces...

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with unsettled weather conditions like storms...

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...

A scale for estimating wind speed based on observed conditions of the sea or land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane)...

A low-pressure area with converging winds, rotating counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern...

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