How do stratus clouds form?

Stratus clouds generally form when a layer of moist air in the bottom part of atmosphere cools down. read more

Stratus clouds form when a sheet of warm, moist air lifts off the ground and depressurizes, following the lapse rate. This causes the relative humidity to increase due to the adiabatic cooling. Description. Stratus clouds look like featureless gray to white sheets of cloud. read more

Stratus clouds are formed when an upward-moving current of air collides with a thinner layer of air above it, causing water drops to form. The name "stratus cloud" derives from the shape of the cloud formation, where the clouds produce one or more layers of cloud cover. read more

Stratus (St) Found at very low levels (less than 2000 meters, or 6500 feet), stratus clouds are thick, large, heavy-looking gray clouds that dominate the sky. Precipitation normally does not occur with this cloud, although drizzle or mist may be observed. read more

Stratus clouds are low-level layers with a fairly uniform grey or white colour. Often the scene of dull, overcast days in its 'nebulosus' form, they can persist for long periods of time. They are the lowest lying cloud type and sometimes appear at the surface in the form of mist or fog. read more