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It can be, yes. When it is precipitating, it is called nimbostratus. The type of rain that comes from it will tend to be a light, steady rain.

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What kind of weather does a stratus cloud bring?

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What falls from a stratus cloud?

Typically light precipitation such as drizzle or light rain falls from a stratus cloud. However, stratus clouds can also produce snow or even ice pellets under certain conditions.


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Which type of low level rain producing cloud forms with the movement of a warm front?

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