Altocumulus
Altitude: 2,400-6,100 m
Abbreviation: Ac
Appearance:
Large patches arranged in rows
Altocumulus are usually white or gray,
and often have the form of sheets or patches
with wavy, rounded rolls. They are often seen
before a cold front and they are usually a signal
that thunderstorms might develop later in the day.
Alto: (Latin) Middle
Cumulus: (Latin) Heaps
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