Cirrostratus fibratus
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AbbreviationCs fib
GenusCirrus- (curl)
-stratus (layered)
-stratus (layered)
Speciesfibratus (fibered)
AltitudeAbove 6,000 m
(Above 20,000 ft)
(Above 20,000 ft)
| Cirrostratus fibratus | |
|---|---|
 Cirrostratus fibratus undulatus with faint sun halo | |
| Abbreviation | Cs fib |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus- (curl) -stratus (layered) |
| Species | fibratus (fibered) |
| Altitude | Above 6,000 m (Above 20,000 ft) |
| Classification | Family A (High-level) |
| Appearance | Fibrous veils |
| Precipitation | No |
Cirrostratus fibratus, also called cirrostratus filosus,[1] is a type of cirrostratus cloud. The name cirrostratus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous".[2] Cirrostratus fibratus is one of the two most common forms that cirrostratus often takes, with the other being cirrostratus nebulosus.[3] They are formed from strong, continuous winds blowing at high altitudes, and they often cover a large portion of the sky.[4] Cirrostratus fibratus may often develop from either cirrus fibratus or cirrus spissatus cloud.[5] Precipitation is often imminent behind these clouds; however, they are not a precipitation-producing cloud.[6]