January 16th, 2026 Timelapse
On January 16th, the morning began with a blanket of low clouds completely covering the sky, resulting in 100% cloud cover. At the surface level, light winds from the east-northeast flowed at an average speed of 3.1 mph, while slightly stronger winds at 100 meters reached 4.5 mph. This gentle breeze allowed the thick layer of low clouds to hang persistently in the atmosphere, offering a dim and subdued start to the day. With temperatures lingering around 36.5°F, there was little energy in the atmosphere to encourage any significant weather changes. The uniformity of the low clouds created an almost tranquil scene, yet with such saturation, turbulence was minimal, and there were no signs of precipitation to disrupt the calm.
As the day progressed into midday, the cloud cover began to shift, diminishing to an average of 55.2%. The surface winds decreased slightly to 2.4 mph, while the winds at 100 meters also dropped to 3.6 mph, indicating a general stabilization of atmospheric conditions. Meanwhile, the low clouds, still predominant, began to thin out, allowing for a hint of blue sky to peek through. The changes in wind patterns suggested a lessening of the earlier turbulence, yet the low clouds moved slowly across the sky, occasionally revealing fleeting patches of sunlight. A light shear between the surface wind and the slightly stronger winds aloft created subtle distortions in the cloud formations, enhancing the dynamic nature of the sky as it shifted from a dreary morning to a more varied midday appearance.
By evening, the scene transformed dramatically as the clouds nearly vanished, with only 1.3% remaining. The surface wind calmed further to an average of 1.7 mph, while the winds at 100 meters ticked back up slightly to 4.2 mph, creating a stark contrast between the ground and elevated layers. The dramatic decrease in cloud cover highlighted the blue expanse above, allowing the day to conclude with a surprisingly clear sky. The lack of clouds led to a notable stillness, without the turbulence that marked earlier periods. As twilight approached, temperatures climbed to an average of 45.4°F, and the winds, now gently flowing, hinted at a peaceful transition into night after a day that had started with such a heavy, gray overcast.
January 16th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for January 16th, 2026
Sunset: 4:54 PM