Stratocumulus lenticularis is an uncommon cloud type that belongs to the stratocumulus cloud type, its appearance is that of a flat lens or almond.

It forms as a result of atmospheric waves [1] caused by wind passing over obstacles; for example, a mountain or a building.

They are more common in locations that are hilly, or places where foehn winds are common[2] They tend to look more well-defined when a foehn wind is causing their formation.

They also sometimes show iridescence.

[3] It is a type of lenticular cloud.