Thick clouds of this type can be used to predict rain or snow within 12 to 24 hours because the often appear ahead of an advancing cyclonic storm.
A)stratus
B)nimbostratus
C)cirrostratus
D)stratocumulus
E)altocumulus

Question

Thick clouds of this type can be used to predict rain or snow within 12 to 24 hours because the often appear ahead of an advancing cyclonic storm.
A)stratus
B)nimbostratus
C)​cirrostratus
D)​stratocumulus
E)​altocumulus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cirrostratus clouds are high-altitude clouds that often form ahead of a warm front or an advancing cyclonic storm, indicating that precipitation is likely within 12 to 24 hours.

Thick Clouds of This Type Can Be Used to Predict