lew Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I took this picture of some very odd looking clouds from my backyard about 20 minutes ago and thought some may find it interesting. Guess it was a lucky shot as the shape had totally disappeared within a couple minutes. Or am I the only one that finds this interesting ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Looks ominous! (big word for me... had to try it out!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 No Lew, that is pretty interesting thats for sure. I am in Mississauga right now and they dont look anything like that. Great picture. I dont think we will ever see clouds like that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediangler Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Cool! Looks like a bunch of cotton balls all lined up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 That's really cool Lew. I'll leave the big words to TJ, he has a bigger thesaurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hey Lew, That is a Mammatus cloud type I believe. They are pretty cool looking! Here's an excerpt from Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammatus) Mammatus (also known as mammatocumulus, meaning "bumpy clouds)is a meteorological term applied to a cellular pattern of pouches hanging underneath the base of a cloud. The name "mammatus" is derived from the Latin mamma (breast), due to the resemblance between the shape of these clouds and human female breasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Mammatus (also known as mammatocumulus, meaning "bumpy clouds)is a meteorological term applied to a cellular pattern of pouches hanging underneath the base of a cloud. The name "mammatus" is derived from the Latin mamma (breast), due to the resemblance between the shape of these clouds and human female breasts. Thanks Cliff, but I think TJ's explanation was easier to understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Wow! You're really lucky to see that, and then to get a picture as well! I've seen pictures of clouds kind of like those but I don't remember what they were called. Something relating to mammaries I think. Isn't there a meteorology science type person on here? He would likely know. Nice catch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 yes...mammatus! All I could think was mimosa, for some reason. I always thought these clouds showed up before a big downpour....nice shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Hey Lew, The name "mammatus" is derived from the Latin mamma (breast), due to the resemblance between the shape of these clouds and human female breasts. So, are there enough chiropractors in East York to handle the neck sprains for the next day or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 HAHA! Cliff got it before me. I have to learn to type type faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Holy cow, you guys are fast! I feel like a Leafs goalie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted March 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 I always thought these clouds showed up before a big downpour....nice shot! Actually johnnyb, were getting snow pellets falling right now and then rain is forecast for later today......good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullybass Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 mmmmm booby clouds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Someone up staires is driving a snowmobile leaving tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 So, are there enough chiropractors in East York to handle the neck sprains for the next day or two? I've seen those clouds before, and ususally they do precipitate a storm. Cool Pic Lew. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Shark Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Yep Cliff, you are correct, they are mammatus clouds. You see them more often in the summer usually when there is bad weather around. I used to see these all the time when I lived in Kansas. Sometimes they would be green in colour and that is never a good sign. Whenever the clouds would turn green we would take cover because it usually meant there was a tornado around. But as luck would have it we never did have one. All that time in Kansas (10yrs) and never saw one tornado, I have been back in Canada for 16yrs and have seen 2. Really cool pic Joey, thanks for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Upside down cinnamon bums. Where's the icing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 hee hee hee, he said boobies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Ooooo When those babies open up, better have some cookies ready fer dippin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whopper Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 Neat pic Lew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishingfever Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 nice pic,cotton balls,boobies,cinamon buns,whats everyone thinkin. It means a storm is a brewin,LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 thats a really cool picture. You find some very neat patterns in nature. Thanks for sharing Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 awesome pic,thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickster Posted March 13, 2008 Report Share Posted March 13, 2008 those are some neat clouds thanks for the pic lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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