Cirrocumulus Clouds

Cirrocumulus clouds are characterized by high ice crystals. Precipitation is likely in 15-20 hours if wind NE to S. If found in early Summer A.M. skies, brings afternoon thunder showers. Other wind directions bring overcast skies.

Other varieties include:

Cirrocumulus

Cirrocumulus

Cirrocumulus

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