Stratus Clouds

Stratus [stra•tus] The word stratus is a Latin word

which means “flattened” or “spread out” or
“layers”
Stratus Clouds
Stratus Clouds are named for the way that they look in the
sky. When you see stratus clouds, they will form as a flat layer
of clouds that are spread out in the sky and are low to the
ground. They might remind you of a gray blanket across the
sky. Stratus clouds often bring precipitation such as rain or
snow.

Remember: The word stratus means “flattened” or “spread

out” or “layers.”
Stratus Cloud Picture 1

Can you see how this stratus cloud looks like

a flat blanket that is covering the sky?
Stratus Cloud Picture 2

Stratus clouds form in layers and are found down

low in the atmosphere.
Stratus Cloud Picture 3
Remember, the word stratus means “flattened” or
“spread out” or ‘layers.” Stratus clouds may
seem kind of dull and boring, but look out – they
often bring rain!