Cirrus floccus

Cirrus floccus
Abbreviation	Ci flo
Symbol
Genus	Cirrus (curl of hair)
Species	floccus (flaked or puffy)
Altitude	Above 5,000 m (Above 16,500 ft)
Classification	Family A (High-level)
Appearance	small tufts
Precipitation cloud?	Occasionally virga

Cirrus floccus is a type of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus floccus is derived from Latin, meaning "a lock of wool". Cirrus floccus occurs as small tufts of cloud, usually with a ragged base. The cloud can have virga falling from it, but the precipitation does not reach the ground. The individual tufts are usually isolated from each other. At formation, the cirrus floccus clouds are bright white and can be mistaken for clouds; however, after a few minutes, the brightness begins to fade, indicating they are made up of pure ice, and are therefore at a higher level.

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