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CUMULUS CONGESTUS CU CON also known as Towering Cumulus (TCU). Strongly sprouting cumulus with great vertical development - may extend into more than one level, generally sharp outlines resembling narrow and very high towers. Its upper part frequently resembles a cauliflower. May produce precipitation in the form of showers of rain or snow.

Cumulus congestus usually results from the development of Cumulus mediocris or, infrequently, Altocumulus Castellanus or Stratocumulus Castellanus.