S'COOL: On-Line Cloud Chart

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High clouds (base above 6,000 m); designated by "cirrus" or "cirro-" Unusual Clouds
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Cirrus

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of cirrocumulus clouds
Cirrocumulus

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of cirrostratus clouds
Cirrostratus

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Contrails

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Hole Punch Cloud
Mid-level clouds (base between 2,000 - 6,000 m); designated by "alto-"
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Altocumulus

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Altostratus

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Wave Clouds
Low clouds (base below 2,000 m); no prefix
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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

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Cumulus

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Stratocumulus

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Cumulonimbus

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Fog

You can download a S'COOL Cloud ID chart and other materials from our Materials Page.

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