Jumat, 16 Januari 2009

Lenticular Clouds

Looking south at some lenticular clouds taken from the Mayflower Gulch trailhead.

I love lenticular clouds! Living at altitude means we get our fair share of them since they tend to form when moist, stable air flows over mountain ranges. When that happens a standing wave forms. On the downward side of this weave lenticular clouds can form. They are frequently lens shaped and when large and dramatic can mimic the profile of a UFO.

Other sky shots can be seen at Skywatch Friday.

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