cloud deck
Atmospheric layer overhead
A cloud deck is a continuous layer of clouds seen from above or below, appearing as a flat surface or floor.
Pilots ascending through overcast conditions break through the cloud deck into clear sky.
From above, a solid cloud deck obscures the ground entirely: We flew above the cloud deck for most of the journey.
- skyVisible overhead expanse
- cloudtopHighest part of vapor mass
- overcastSky fully veiled
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
- marine layerLow ocean-born cloud cover
solid overcast · layer · stratus · cover · altocumulus · troposphere · weather · gray skies · sheet · socked in · fog · blanket · cotton wool · flight level · punch through · cirrus · mist · gray
sky coverage/visibility
cloud deckclear sky
Atmosphere without clouds
blue sky · open sky · clear skies · visibility · sunshine
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