When naming the cloud patterns he saw, Howard drew inspiration from Latin. Each of the terms he used described the types of clouds he observed in the sky.

The sky may have caught your attention recently with some uncommon clouds over our area, making it a great time to learn the difference between many types of clouds.

We took one week off, but we are back in action for this week’s “Weather Wednesday” and it’s inspired by both our Cody ...

While clouds can be associated with rain and darkness, they are also symbols of nature’s beauty and complexity. This comprehensive guide unveils the different types of clouds, how they form, and ...

Recent pattern of cloud cover may have masked some global warming Regional warming patterns produced above-average cloud cover since 1980s.

You’ve seen this before and you’ve probably taken a picture of it as well, a large scary looking cloud that can occur with a thunderstorm. A shelf cloud is one of the most photographed … ...

The clouds over the Bay Area have been spectacular in recent days with vaporous masses of condensed moisture creating poetry overhead. In San Francisco, we're used to looking up and seeing either ...

A Japanese research group has identified a giant streak structure among the clouds covering planet Venus based on observation from the spacecraft Akatsuki. The team also revealed the origins of thi… ...

The cloud in the astronaut photo is what meteorologist Peggy LeMone would call a "towering cumulus," which she estimated is about 10,000 to 15,000 feet (about 3,000 to 4,500 meters) tall.