Cumulus congestus or towering cumulus clouds are a species of cumulus that can be based in the low- to middle-height ranges. They achieve considerable vertical development in areas of deep, moist convection. They are an intermediate stage between cumulus mediocris and cumulonimbus, sometimes producing rainshowers, snow, or ice pellets. [2]

Strongly sprouting Cumulus with generally sharp outlines and often great vertical extent. The bulging upper part of Cumulus congestus frequently resembles a cauliflower. Cumulus congestus may produce precipitation in the form of showers of rain, snow or snow pellets.

5 天之前 · A cumulus cloud that exhibits significant vertical development (but is not yet a thunderstorm) is called cumulus congestus or towering cumulus. If enough atmospheric instability, moisture, and lift are present, then strong updrafts can develop in the cumulus cloud leading to a mature, deep cumulonimbus cloud, i.e., a thunderstorm producing ...

2025年2月21日 · Cumulus congestus clouds form in deep, moist convection as an intermediate stage between cumulus mediocris and cumulonimbus. A cumulus mediocris will grow into a cumulus congestus if enough convective energy is available.

Cumulus Congestus This is an impressive shot of cumulus congestus, most likely caused by convection over the island. It may be due to surface heating, but it might also be from orographic lifting by the mountians.

A cumulus congestus cloud is fairly distinct and easy to classify in relation to other clouds: they’re cumulus clouds that are taller than they’re wide. They also go by the name of towering cumulus clouds, or cumulus towers.

Cumulus congestus has great contrasts of luminosity. Viewed from below, it has a relatively dark base, which is nearly horizontal and fairly often ragged. Under the base, visibility is good, except during precipitation. Turbulence is usually strong. Within the cloud.

2023年7月25日 · Cumulus Congestus: Also known as towering cumulus clouds, these have significant vertical development, indicating potential thunderstorm development. Cumulus Radiatus: This subtype forms when...

A strongly sprouting cumulus species with generally sharp outlines and, sometimes, with a great vertical development; it is characterized by its cauliflower or tower aspect, of large size. Mainly in the Tropics, cumulus congestus may produce abundant precipitation.

When a Cumulus has grown taller than the height of its base above the surface, you can be confident it has reached the congestus stage. And what about distinguishing a Cumulus at the congestus stage from a fully-fledged Cumulonimbus cloud?