Medium level clouds have their cloud base between 2 and 6km (6,500 and 20,000ft). They include three genera (click thumbnails for more information): -
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Altostratus (As) – thickening grey cloud |
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Nimbostratus (Ns) – grey “rainy day” cloud |
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Altocumulus (Ac) – often beautiful clouds that can take many forms |