The sky may have caught your attention recently with some uncommon clouds over our area, making it a great time to learn the difference between many types of clouds.

A variety of clouds may be seen above Michigan. What the different types can tell you Sarah Moore, Lansing State Journal Sun, June 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM UTC 6 min read ...

Cirrus clouds are made up completely of ice crystals, which provides their white color and form in a wide range of shapes and sizes. These clouds are typically found at very high altitudes around ...

What's that in the sky? In this week's Science Snippet, Meteorologist Stefanie Lauber explains the science behind these cool ...

Graphic on cloud classification. "Clouds can grow very tall or appear flat as a pancake. They are typically white in color but can also be different shades of gray or brilliant yellow, orange, or red.

Cirrus clouds are located above 18,000 feet. They are made up of ice crystals and are thin. These types of clouds look like long wispy waves because winds stretch these out.

Different types of clouds have different effects on a person’s viewing experience. When the moon completely covers the sun April 8, it will be the first total eclipse in North Texas since 1878.

There are 10 main types of clouds in the sky that can be identified by their height, color, shape, and the type of weather the cloud is normally associated with. Meet our Pet of the Week with HSTV!

COLUMBIA, S.C. — During our summer months if you look at the sky you will likely see puffy, white clouds. These clouds are in stark contrast to the gray and cloudy days we can see in our colder ...

The researchers found a clear hierarchy in the models’ accuracy based on cloud type, with the model performing best against weak convective clouds, such as cirrus, followed by stratiform clouds.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — During our summer months if you look at the sky you will likely see puffy, white clouds. These clouds are in stark contrast to the gray and cloudy days we can see in our colder ...