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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

 

United States Post Office Releases
Cloudscapes Stamps


The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a 15-stamp set commemorating various types of clouds.  Known as the 'Cloudscapes' series, nine of the ten basic cloud types are depicted.  The stamps in the series are shown below, arranged according to altitude. Clicking on a stamp will give you a larger image of the stamp, as well as the brief text which describes that particular cloud type on the back of the stamp.

 

Cirrus Radiatus
Image of Cirrus Radiatus

Cirrostratus Fibratus
Image of Cirrostratus Fibratus

Cirrocumulus Undulatus
Image of Cirrocumulus Undulatus

Cumulonimbus Mammatus
Image of Cumulonimbus Mammatus

High
Clouds

Cumulonimbus Incus
Image of Cumulonimbus Incus

 
 

Altocumulus Stratiformis
Image of Altocumulus Stratiformis

Altostratus Translucidus
Image of Altostratus Translucidus

Altocumulus Undulatus
Image of Altocumulus Undulatus

Altocumulus Castellanus
Image of Altocumulus Castellanus

Middle
Clouds

Altocumulus Lenticularis
Image of Altocumulus Lenticularis

 
 

Stratocumulus Undulatus
Image of Stratocumulus Undulatus

Stratus Opacus
Image of Stratus Opacus

Cumulus Humilis
Image of Cumulis Humilis

Cumulus Congestus
Image of Cumulus Congestus

Low
Clouds

Cumulonimbus with Tornado
Image of Image of Cumulonimbus with Tornado

 

 

 

 

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