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this is to do with the clouds albedo (the amount of light they reflect) whiter clouds have more small particles whist dark clouds have less but bigger particles, this makes the white cloud more reflective as the particles have a bigger surface area

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because as the clouds get higher it goes into darkness and you can't see the whitness

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Q: Why do clouds turn gray when it rains?
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When it rains this is gray and has lots of clouds in it?

The sky


What makes clouds turn gray?

The thickness and height of the clouds causes them to turn gray. Other clouds appear white because they are thinner and let light through.


When does it rain or snow?

It rains when the clouds turn dark and it snows when it gets to 32f


Low gray clouds that usually bring rain or snow?

white clouds seldom give rain; grey clouds are more potent to give rain which is why the sky is usually grey or dark grey when it rains :)


Direction that rain clouds come from?

No where in particular. The rain comes to the clouds and water evaporates to the clouds and its like a sponge and its not yellow it is gray it lets out all the water in drops until its all gone out of the clouds and a rainbow comes in the sky from the sun after it rains.


Why do you have rain even when sun shines?

because sometimes it rains and the clouds don't have time to move it rains and when the suns shines theres no clouds to cover it because sometimes it rains and the clouds don't have time to move it rains and when the suns shines theres no clouds to cover it


When it rains y does the sky turn grey?

The sky doesn't turn grey; there are just grey clouds in the sky that are also blocking the sun.


Why do clouds turn black when it storms?

they have lots of moisture in them, so when it rains or snows, they go white or lighter again.


What causes water vapor to evaporate as a result of direct sunlight?

The water becomes a gas and then they turn into clouds. Then it rains the water out the clouds. THATS THE WATER LIFE CYCLE!


What is dark rain clouds?

Dark rain Clouds are clouds that are black when it rains


Why do clouds turn gray?

Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, usually a mixture of both. They can turn gray when there are so many water droplets in them that it stops the sunlight from getting through and reaching the ground. References:69 News


What is rain cloud?

Dark rain Clouds are clouds that are black when it rains