A CUMULUS cloud is a type of cloud that is characterized by its fluffy, white appearance and is often seen in fair weather. CIRRUS clouds are thin, wispy clouds that are made up of ice crystals and are usually found at high altitudes. Magellanic clouds are two irregular dwarf galaxies located near the Milky Way and are visible from the Southern Hemisphere. NIMBUS clouds are thick, gray clouds that are associated with rain or snow and are often seen during storms.