What are Nimbostratus clouds?

Nimbostratus clouds are low-level, flat, and layered clouds made of condensed water or ice crystals. They are dark gray in color and can produce light rain or snow. Nimbostratus clouds are low-level clouds that form between the Earth’s surface and an elevation of 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Like most clouds found in Earth’s atmosphere, nimbostratus […]

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