Cloud type mapping swimcat

CLOUD.md

Cloud Categories	Corresponding Cloud Types	Altitude	Appearance and Characteristics
Clear Sky	Generally denotes an absence of clouds	N/A	No clouds visible, allowing direct view of the sky.
Patterned Clouds	Altocumulus, Stratocumulus	Middle to low	Clouds in patchy, wave-like, or honeycomb patterns. Altocumulus: white or gray patches; Stratocumulus: large, rounded masses with breaks between cloud masses.
Thick Dark Clouds	Nimbostratus, Cumulonimbus	Low to multi-level	Nimbostratus: thick, dark gray clouds covering the sky, often with continuous precipitation. Cumulonimbus: towering clouds with anvil-shaped tops, associated with thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.
Thick White Clouds	Cumulus, Stratocumulus	Low to middle	Cumulus: puffy, white or light gray clouds with a flat base. Stratocumulus: large, dark rounded masses or rolls, often covering the entire sky with breaks or gaps between cloud masses.
Veil Clouds	Cirrostratus	High	Thin and wispy clouds covering the sky, creating a veil-like appearance. Cirrostratus: high-level clouds composed of ice crystals, sometimes producing halo phenomena around the sun or moon.