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Mackerel sky

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007075

A sky pattern characterized by rows of small, white, cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds, resembling the scales on a mackerel fish. This cloud formation often indicates changing weather conditions, sometimes preceding the arrival of a warm front. It is a common visual cue for atmospheric instability.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007075
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007075",
  "term": "Mackerel sky",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A sky pattern characterized by rows of small, white, cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds, resembling the scales on a mackerel fish. This cloud formation often indicates changing weather conditions, sometimes preceding the arrival of a warm front. It is a common visual cue for atmospheric instability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/mackerel-sky/"
}

Record 5,689 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.