What is Nimbostratus Clouds?

Nimbostratus clouds are thick, dark, gray clouds associated with rainy and gloomy days that block the Sun. These clouds, producing persistent rain, are usually associated with frontal systems provided by mid-latitude cyclones. These mid-level clouds are often accompanied by continuous moderate rain or snow and appear to cover most of the sky.

Glossary

A weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground and resulting in a mix...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

The process by which a solid changes directly into a gas without first becoming a liquid, such as ice turning into water...

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...

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