# @accuweather on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbQxfQjRC7W
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68276983-accuweather-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/39fc48f2fe.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-26T16:03:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** AccuWeather (@accuweather) — https://gondola.cc/accuweather

## Caption

Clouds come in all shapes, sizes and heights. They aren’t just pretty to look at—they can reveal a lot about what’s happening in the atmosphere. ☁️

From wispy ice-crystal clouds high above to towering storm clouds, here’s how to identify each type:
Cirrus: Thin, wispy clouds made of ice crystals.
Cirrocumulus: Small, white, rippled clouds.
Cirrostratus: Thin, sheet-like clouds that often create halos around the sun or moon.
Altostratus: Gray or bluish clouds that cover the sky like a blanket.
Altocumulus: Patches or layers of clouds often seen before a storm.
Nimbostratus: Thick, gray clouds that bring steady rain or snow.
Cumulus: Fluffy, white clouds with flat bottoms, often associated with fair weather.
Stratus: Low, gray clouds that may bring drizzle or fog.
Stratocumulus: Lumpy, low clouds with some gaps of blue sky.
Cumulonimbus: Towering storm clouds that bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and sometimes severe weather.

How many can you spot the next time you look up? 👀

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## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AccuWeather | @accuweather | https://gondola.cc/accuweather | Brand |
| Joe Dahlke | @TheJoeDahlke | https://gondola.cc/TheJoeDahlke | Graphic Designer |
| Joe Dahlke | @TheJoeDahlke | https://gondola.cc/TheJoeDahlke | Social Media Manager |

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