December 25th, 2025 Timelapse
On December 25th, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds that enveloped the sky in various shades of gray. At the surface, winds were gentle, averaging just 1.8 mph, while at 100 meters, they picked up to a more brisk 5.1 mph, creating a noticeable difference in wind direction and intensity. Low clouds dominated the scene, covering 65.7% of the sky, with mid and high cloud layers also contributing significantly to the cloud cover, at 72.7% and 82.3% respectively. This multilayered cloud structure suggested a stable atmosphere, holding onto reduced precipitation of 0.09 inches. The conflicting wind directions created turbulence, as the stronger winds at 100 meters moved at a different angle than those at the surface, leading to interesting swirling patterns in the lower clouds.
As the morning progressed into midday, the weather began to shift slightly. Surface winds increased to an average of 7.8 mph, while winds aloft at 100 meters saw a more robust boost to 14.8 mph. The change in wind patterns stirred up the clouds, with mid-level clouds making their presence felt more prominently, covering 86.2% of the sky. High clouds maintained their robust coverage of 81.5%, while low clouds diminished to just 7%. This layering of clouds created a dynamic scene, as the faster winds aloft began to stretch and distort the mid and high clouds, leading to more visible motion across the sky. The combination of rising temperatures to an average of 44.6°F and reduced precipitation to 0.02 inches suggested a slight stabilization, although the turbulence from conflicting wind layers continued to animate the cloud formations.
By evening, the weather took on a different character altogether. The surface wind speed decreased slightly to 5.2 mph, while winds at 100 meters remained relatively steady at 12.3 mph. The cloud cover dramatically reduced to an average of 37%, with low clouds at 8.7%, mid clouds at 16.7%, and high clouds at 21.7%. This thinning of the clouds revealed patches of blue sky in between, creating a striking contrast against the fading daylight. The earlier turbulence from conflicting wind directions began to settle as the different layers of wind aligned more closely, resulting in less dynamic cloud movement. The temperature held steady at 44.5°F, indicating a mild end to the day. The overall shift in conditions from a heavily clouded morning to a clearer evening encapsulated the evolving weather patterns that characterized this day in the Northwest.
December 25th, 2025 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for December 25th, 2025
Sunset: 4:31 PM