The dissipating process continues until the cirrus gradually disappears. Back to top Cirrostratus as an ever-changing system Cirrostratus clouds do change but again the changes are not as noticeable. The more widespread the cirrostratus, the less an observer can notice changes. One of the changes in cirrostratus occurs when it increases during the day often followed and hidden by altostratus. Back to top Cirrocumulus as an ever-changing system Cirrocumulus tends to develop in a way similar to altocumulus.
Rear development is the most common form of development of cirrocumulus.
Sometimes, cirrocumulus patches develop. The changes can occur reasonably quickly. Back to top Other types of cloud structures and associated changes Cap clouds Cap clouds are clouds that can be described in structure similar to lenticularis. The tops of the clouds are in the shape of a smooth hump. The most common examples occur over steep islands or over headlands.