Typically clouds that produce precipitation will have either the Nimbo- prefix or -nimbus suffix. Clouds that produce precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail...etc) will normally appear lower in the sky such as the Nimbostratus & Cumulonimbus. There are different variations of these clouds with variations of the above names. Double-click on the terms "Nimbostratus" or "Cumulonimbus" to get the definition from AnswerTips!
Stratus
The type of cloud that is known to produce drizzle is called a Stratus cloud. Cumulus clouds are also able to produce drizzle.
Cumulonimbus Cloud
it is a meteoroligest
It can produce rain
Cumulonimbus clouds are the type of cloud that typically produce heavy rain showers, thunderstorms, and even hail. These clouds are characterized by their towering heights and dark, ominous appearance.
Because - even if it's the 'right type of cloud' to produce rain - there's no guarantee that rain will actually fall.
normally cumulus clouds do not produce precipitation. It is cumulonimbus clouds that form rain or snow depending on the season.
A nimbostratus cloud is a type of cloud that appears usually in groups and are large, dark rounded masses. These clouds move slowly and produce precipitation.. These clouds form low in the sky and the rain they produce could go on for days.
status, cumulus.
Typically clouds that produce precipitation will have either the Nimbo- prefix or -nimbus suffix. Clouds that produce precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail...etc) will normally appear lower in the sky such as the Nimbostratus & Cumulonimbus. There are different variations of these clouds with variations of the above names. Double-click on the terms "Nimbostratus" or "Cumulonimbus" to get the definition from AnswerTips!
The formation of a Nimbostratus cloud otherwise known as Nimbus cloud causes steady rain. This type of cloud is 2,000 meters in thickness.
Stratus
Cirrus clouds corse rain storm
The type of cloud that is known to produce drizzle is called a Stratus cloud. Cumulus clouds are also able to produce drizzle.
Cumulonimbus Cloud