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CBS4 Weather Watcher Captures Stunning Wave Cloud Over Keystone

By Chris Spears

DENVER (CBS4) - Check out this beautiful cloud that formed over Keystone's North Peak on Wednesday.

It was captured by CBS4 Weather Watcher Mark Mannheimer.

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A stunning mountain wave cloud formed over Keystone's North Peak on Wednesday. (credit: Mark Mannheimer)

The cloud, known as a lenticular, is also known as a mountain wave cloud.

More on how these are formed can be read in the story linked below.

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Because they remain stationary they can also be called standing lenticular clouds.

These clouds often look like flying saucers or stacks of pancakes and make for awesome photos.

Learn more about the CBS4 Weather Watcher program by clicking here.

Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.

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