Cloud Pictures


Low Level Clouds

Cumulus



Cumulonimbus



Nimbostratus



Stratus



Stratocumulus

Mid Level Clouds

Altocumulus



Altostratus


High (Upper) Level Clouds

Cirrus



Cirrocumulus



Cirrostratus



Contrails

Interesting Weather Facts
WIND
Is Chicago really "The Windy City?" Of the 262 major weather reporting stations in the United States, 27% or 72 stations average higher annual wind speeds than Chicago, which averages 10.3 mph. For example, New York City's annual wind speed is 12.2 mph.