The composition of atmospheric aerosol and the phase of cloud/precipitation are continuously monitored to forecast hazardous weather conditions, and to prepare for aerosol outbreaks such as volcanic ash. For better monitoring, Finnish Meteorological Institute and Vaisala utilize here the newly released ceilometer CL61, which is capable of providing target (particle/cloud/precipitation) shape through the depolarization measurement. The capabilities of CL61 will be explored and the algorithms for aerosol profiling, cloud/precipitation phase and atmospheric icing will be created, and the properties will be visualized to the end user, e.g. the operational weather forecasters. Finally, the updated CL61 will greatly increase the geographical coverage of instruments providing aerosol properties.