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**taks** · 01-17-2017, 01:49 PM - **3 Likes**

spotted a funny looking cloud at the beach

**wtlwdwgn** · 01-17-2017, 02:29 PM

Some afternoon Cirrus. K-1 and D FA 28-105. Xpst.

Clou · 01-17-2017, 02:36 PM - **1 Like**

Föhnwolken

**Hattifnatt** · 01-17-2017, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by taks

spotted a funny looking cloud at the beach

I know what that is !!

You Tube

**wtlwdwgn** · 01-17-2017, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by taks

spotted a funny looking cloud at the beach

Those clouds are known as Alto Cumulus Standing Lenticular because they don't appear to move. It's unusual to see the full wave as the top of the wave is all we normally see. The wind speed and temperature aloft must be fast and cold enough for this phenomenon. The winds over the Pacific NW are Westerly at 70 KT/80 MPH/130 KPH and the temp is -26 C/-15 F.

**taks** · 01-17-2017, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Hattifnatt

I know what that is !!

Neverending Story - Falcor Flight - YouTube

---------- Post added 01-17-17 at 02:18 PM ----------

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Those clouds are known as Alto Cumulus Standing Lenticular because they don't appear to move. It's unusual to see the full wave as the top of the wave is all we normally see. The wind speed and temperature aloft must be fast and cold enough for this phenomenon. The winds over the Pacific NW are Westerly at 70 KT/80 MPH/130 KPH and the temp is -26 C/-15 F.

Yes it was cold and windy. Thank you for the information

**goatsNdonkey** · 01-18-2017, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

You mean it's not a Cumulo-squiggulus cloud?

**Geodude** · 01-18-2017, 06:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Sunbreak after two days of freezing rain storms.

**Riggomatic** · 01-21-2017, 12:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Some clouds rolling in this morning. A few hours of sun, now back to the overcast sky we've seen for the past couple weeks.

SMC-K 24mm f2.8 at f5.6

**Riggomatic** · 01-22-2017, 07:43 AM - **3 Likes**

clouds this morning

K-24mm f16

**Hattifnatt** · 01-24-2017, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Couple more clouds.

**Geodude** · 01-25-2017, 11:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Some thinning, high stratus clouds late in the afternoon...

**paulh** · 01-26-2017, 08:14 AM - **2 Likes**

**wtlwdwgn** · 01-26-2017, 01:52 PM

Just some Alto Cumulus.

gifthorse · 01-26-2017, 02:53 PM - **2 Likes**

We don't, for some reason, get a lot of colorful sunrises/sunsets around here.

The good thing about that is it's a good reason to sleep in. "Ah, why bother getting up so early?"

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taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	spotted a funny looking cloud at the beach

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853 Original Poster	Some afternoon Cirrus. K-1 and D FA 28-105. Xpst.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853 Original Poster	Originally posted by taks spotted a funny looking cloud at the beach Those clouds are known as Alto Cumulus Standing Lenticular because they don't appear to move. It's unusual to see the full wave as the top of the wave is all we normally see. The wind speed and temperature aloft must be fast and cold enough for this phenomenon. The winds over the Pacific NW are Westerly at 70 KT/80 MPH/130 KPH and the temp is -26 C/-15 F.

01-17-2017, 03:17 PM	#591
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Originally posted by Hattifnatt I know what that is !! Neverending Story - Falcor Flight - YouTube ---------- Post added 01-17-17 at 02:18 PM ---------- Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Those clouds are known as Alto Cumulus Standing Lenticular because they don't appear to move. It's unusual to see the full wave as the top of the wave is all we normally see. The wind speed and temperature aloft must be fast and cold enough for this phenomenon. The winds over the Pacific NW are Westerly at 70 KT/80 MPH/130 KPH and the temp is -26 C/-15 F. Yes it was cold and windy. Thank you for the information

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