How are stratus clouds different from cirrus clouds?

Cumulus clouds are the puffy clouds that look like puffs of cotton. Cumulus clouds that do not get very tall are indicators of fair weather. If they do grow tall, they can turn into thunderstorms. The bottom of cumulus clouds are fairly close to the ground. Click on the image to view the large version. read more

Cirro (cirrus) clouds means they are high in altitude. Stratus means they are a (thinnish) layer cloud. They can occur at different heights but are a layer at that height, so don't have alot of height to themselves. read more

However, there isn’t necessarily a difference between Cirrus and Cumulus clouds, because Cumulus clouds may form at the Cirrus level of the atmosphere, and then be known as Cirrocumulus. These usually form between about 15,000 feet high near the earth’s poles, and about 45,000 feet high near the earth’s equator. read more

Cirro (cirrus) clouds means they are high in altitude. Stratus means they are a (thinnish) layer cloud. They can occur at different heights but are a layer at that height, so don't have alot of height to themselves. read more

Stratus clouds look like flat sheets of clouds. These clouds can mean an overcast day or steady rain. They may stay in one place for several days. read more

The differences between cirrus and cumulus clouds is that cirrus takes a wispy shape and forms at a higher altitude than cumulus. The cirrus cloud means weather could change soon. The cumulus cloud however is a puffier cloud signifying fair weather. read more