The “Low Clouds” product provides forecasts every three hours for the next seven days, presenting the percentage of low cloud cover in a given area. This information is important for various applications, such as outdoor activity planning, aviation, and meteorological monitoring. The presence of low clouds can influence visibility and weather conditions, impacting both air operations and the performance of solar energy systems.
- Altitude: Generally formed below 2,500 meters.
- Examples: Stratus, stratocumulus, and nimbostratus clouds.
- Characteristics: Often bring light rain and can cause fog. They frequently cover large areas of the sky and may result in low visibility conditions.