November 18, 2006
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Look at the strange cloud formations in the sky this afternoon. You can't tell from the picture, but those "ribs" continued even down in between those two trees. You could see it with the naked eye and if you zoom in really close on this picture. It was really strange, this filled the entire eastern sky. I wonder how a metiorologist would interpret this sky.
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Love it! congrats on the yard!:good-job:
Con trails from 50 Boeing 757s flying formation? Tee hee.
Mike
We saw the same thing a few weeks ago on our way to Appleton. I had never noticed clouds like that before. Here at home there are so many trees in the way, we never get a good look at the sky. Out in the country, we could really see them well. Such a neat effect. We were wondering what caused it, too! If you ever find out, let us know.
Your house is looking wonderful. I can't wait to move in-----whoops----until YOU move in! lol
Well folks, Alice and I looked up "buttermilk sky" in Google, which is also sometimes called "mackerel sky" to see if that was possibly what this picture is of, and sure enough it is. Buttermilk sky (or mackerel sky) refers to a sky that is peppered with patches of mid-level altocumulus clouds or high-level cirrocumulus clouds that tent to take on a globular appearance similar to the texture of cultered milk. They are commonly called mackerel sky when the cloud elements tend to line up in rows resembling the scales or spots of that fish. A mackerel sky is often an indication of the presence of high level atmospheric moisture and instability and may portend thunderstorm development. OK class, you are now dismissed.
Very interesting! I wonder if they aren't the "wave clouds."
Wave Clouds
:thinking: could be "tubular clouds." I found a picture on the web that looks very like the same cloud formation (I sent it to you)
Mackerel sky is what I've always heard. You have a great shot of it!:good-job:
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