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Key facts
- Abbreviation
- Cs
- Genus
- Cirrus ("curl") and, - stratus ("layered")
- Species
- Fibratus Nebulosus
- Variety
- Duplicatus Undulatus
- Altitude
- 6,000–13,000 m, (20,000–43,000 ft)
- Classification
- Family A (High-level)
- Appearance
- Thin, transparent, high-altitude layer capable of producing a halo
- Precipitation
- No, but usually signal the approach of a warm front that may bring rain within 24 hours
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- cloudatlas.wmo.int/cirrostratus-cs.html
- Image
- Clouds CH7.jpg
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- Cirrostratus clouds
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- short name
- Cs
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