Clouds Are Shape-Shifters! Here's Why They Look So Different

Did you know that clouds aren't just fluffy white blobs—they come in all sorts of amazing shapes and sizes, and each type tells you something different about the weather? Clouds form when water vapor [invisible water in the air] rises up high where it's cold, and then tiny droplets stick together to make the clouds we see floating above us. Some clouds look like cotton candy, others like wispy feathers, and some are dark and grumpy—and once you learn to spot the different types, you'll be able to predict if rain is coming!