Nimbostratus Clouds

Nimbostratus clouds are typically dark grey and are associated with light to moderately falling rain or snow.

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Because of the falling precipiation, the sun or moon is not visible through nimbostratus, unlike with cirrostratus clouds, where the sun or moon can be seen. Cloud bases are often difficult to accurately determine, since a layer of fog commonly forms beneath and around the bases of these clouds.