The modern classification scheme is based on Howards system and is detailed in The International Cloud Atlas published by the World Meteorological Organization since 1896 In addition to standardizing the genusspecies system the WMO also classified ID: 33636
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Common Cloud Names, Shapes, and Altitudes: (The cloud of choice for 6-yr.-olds) Typical Altitude: 2,000-3,000 ft.cold)Precipitation: Generally none, except for Composition: Liquid water Often called fair-weatherclouds, cumulus clouds Stratus Clouds(The clouds that weigh heavily on your mood) Typical Altitude: 0-6,500 ft.Location: Worldwide, but especially common around coasts and mountainsre than light drizzleComposition: Liquid waterFormation: Advective or radiative cooling same time (e.g. a warm air Altocumulus Clouds(Layers of bread rolls) Typical Altitude: 6,500-18,000 ft.Location: Worldwide occasional light rain liquid water, may Formation: Mid-level atmospheric disturbances and wave propagation (from e.g. mountatins) Cirrus Clouds(Delicate cloud streaks) Typical Altitude: 16,500-45,000 ft.Location: WorldwideFormation: Fall streaks of ice crystals in upper troposphere winds Cirrostratus Clouds(Delicate cloud streaks) Typical Altitude: 20,000-42,000 ft.Location: WorldwideFormation: Spreading and joining of cirrus clouds