All stratus clouds have one characteristic in common: being a uniform and flat sheet of cloud matter. These clouds generate overcast skies every day, and can persist for several hours and days.

Weather IQ Weather IQ: Cloud Types What are the most common cloud types? Meteorologist Claire Fry explains! ... Author: Claire Fry Published: 6:20 PM EDT May 2, 2025 Updated: 6:19 PM EDT May 2, 2025 ...

The 10 basic cloud types are classified by height (high, mid, low) and predict different weather patterns. Cloud names incorporate roots like cirro, strato, cumulo, nimbo, or alto, based on their ...