1. Cirrus Clouds
Cirrus [cir•rus] The word cirrus is a Latin word which means “curl of hair” or “fringe.”

2. Cirrus Clouds
Cirrus Clouds are named for the way that they look in the sky. When you see cirrus clouds, they will be thin, wisps of clouds that are very high up in the sky. They might remind you of a strand of curly hair way up in the sky. These clouds are so high up in the atmosphere that they are actually made of tiny ice crystals instead of water droplets. Cirrus clouds usually mean fair weather, but they may mean that a storm approaching. Remember: The word cirrus means “curl of hair” or “fringe.”

3. Cirrus Cloud Picture 1
Can you see any part of these cirrus clouds that look like curly white hair?

4. Cirrus Cloud Picture 2
I need a haircut. Does any body have a pair of cirrus (scissors)?

5. Cirrus Cloud Picture 3
Remember, the word cirrus means “curl of hair” or “fringe.” If you see thin strands of ice clouds high up in the atmosphere, its probably a cirrus cloud.