Altocumulus clouds are in the “middle-cloud” family and typically exist anywhere from 6,000 to 20,000 feet off the ground. Because they exist fairly close to Earth’s surface, they are ...

Altocumulus clouds act as a visual cue for a changing weather pattern. These are the types of clouds that appear ahead of a strong cold front and are a common sight. They indicate the presence of ...

Altocumulus clouds are "mid-level clouds composed primarily of water droplets," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These groups of fleecy clouds share some ...

Altocumulus undulatus or Altocumulus stratiformis undulatus with the ‘unda’ referring to the Latin term for wave. View image in full screen.

Jellyfish invasion in the sky: altocumulus floccus clouds make whimsical appearance. by Bobby Corser. Tue, April 2nd 2024 at 12:19 PM. Updated Tue, April 2nd 2024 at 1:12 PM. 16. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.

Now this is a cloud. Altocumulus floccus with virga also known as 'jellyticularus'. OK, we made up that last bit, but it really is sometimes known as a jellyfish cloud! Altocumulus is a middle ...