What clouds are these?

[hais]

Haven't seen these before with this wavy pattern. Whole area overcast like this.

1. Are they stratus? 2. Would you say they are benign to fly into? 

[Hank]

No idea what they are, but they look pretty cool!

[N201MKTurbo]

Asperitas 

https://globalnews.ca/video/10861896/asperitas-clouds-make-waves-in-lower-mainland-skies

[hais]

15 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said:

Asperitas 

https://globalnews.ca/video/10861896/asperitas-clouds-make-waves-in-lower-mainland-skies

Thanks! 

[802flyer]

I’ve flown just under some similar-looking (to me anyway) clouds and had a smooth ride, while skirting around some decidedly nasty weather.


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[Scott Dennstaedt, PhD]

On 11/9/2024 at 2:14 PM, N201MKTurbo said:

Asperitas 

https://globalnews.ca/video/10861896/asperitas-clouds-make-waves-in-lower-mainland-skies

More specifically, undulatus asperatus clouds.

 

 

Edited November 15, 2024 by Scott Dennstaedt, PhD

[hais]

1 hour ago, Scott Dennstaedt, PhD said:

More specifically, undulatus asperatus clouds.

 

 

I'm prepared to bet a quart of oil that you haven't encountered these in your flying

[Scott Dennstaedt, PhD]

11 minutes ago, hais said:

I'm prepared to bet a quart of oil that you haven't encountered these in your flying

Actually flew on the day I took this pic.  Quite smooth.