Middle-Level Clouds

Wondering how do fallstreak clouds form? Learn how supercooled water droplets and aircraft triggers create these unique hole punch cloud gaps and virga.

Learn how do lenticular clouds form through orographic lifting and mountain waves in stable moist air.

Altostratus clouds formation occurs when moist air lifts over wide areas to create grey layers.

Lunar and solar coronas form through light diffraction in thin clouds. Learn how water droplets create these colourful rings and how to spot them.

Learn how the Bureau of Meteorology classifies atmospheric cloud layers by altitude and form across Australia to help identify incoming weather.

Identify the main cloud types in Australia using height and shape. See how high, middle and low layer clouds affect local weather patterns today.

Identify altostratus clouds and their weather signs. Learn how these middle-level sheet clouds affect Australian rainfall and sunlight patterns.

Identify altocumulus clouds in the Australian sky and understand what these middle-level patterns mean for local weather and instability today.