Cloud chart showing major tropospheric cloud types identified by standard two-letter abbreviations and grouped by altitude and form. See table below for full names and classification./types-of-clouds-recognize-in-the-sky-4025569-FINAL-12e9e256b33c48a5912dc80761bb6838.png)
Whether you're interested in cloud-watching or just curious to know what clouds are overhead, read on to find out how to recognize the types and what kind of weather you can expect from each.