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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A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...
The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...
The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...
A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.
Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It...
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.
The formation of ice crystals on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing, typically overnight, causing potential...
CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric...
A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.