
Patricia Lea wrote: “Happy New Year’s from El Paso, Texas. Friend walking to a restaurant and spotted these lenticular clouds. Enjoy.” Thanks, Patricia and friend!
Read more and see more photos: Lenticular clouds look like UFOs
These are called lenticular clouds. They usually – but not always – form where stable moist air flows over a mountain or range of mountains. They can form rapidly and then disappear again just as fast.
Patricia Lea wrote: “Happy New Year’s from El Paso, Texas. Friend walking to a restaurant and spotted these lenticular clouds. Enjoy.” Thanks, Patricia and friend!
Read more and see more photos: Lenticular clouds look like UFOs