Six clouds you should know about – and what they can reveal about the weather
March 23, 2018 7.14am EDT
Hannah Christensen
Modern weather forecasts rely on complex computer simulators. These simulators use all the physics equations that describe the atmosphere, including the movement of air, the sun’s warmth, and the formation of clouds and rain.
Incremental improvements in forecasts over time mean that modern five-day weather forecasts are as skillful as three-day forecasts were 20 years ago.
https://theconversation.com/six-clouds-you-should-know-about-and-what-they-can-reveal-about-the-weather-93402
