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

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

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

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

Weather is the day-to-day meteorological conditions that happen in our atmosphere. Weather can change within minutes, which...

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