January 18th, 2026 Timelapse
On January 18th, morning began with a gentle hush across the landscape, as light winds at the surface averaged just 3.5 mph. Meanwhile, at 100 meters above ground, the winds picked up to a moderate 8.7 mph, creating a slight separation in movement between the lower and upper air layers. This resulted in a calm atmosphere with minimal cloud cover, featuring only 3.3% low clouds that seemed to lazily drift, barely moving in the light breeze. The temperature hovered around a crisp 35.7°F, hinting at the chill of winter, but with no precipitation in sight, the scene felt tranquil and serene. The lack of significant cloud formations allowed for uninterrupted views of the pale winter sky.
As midday approached, conditions shifted subtly yet remained predominantly stable. Surface winds decreased slightly to an average of 3.2 mph, while winds at 100 meters dropped to 4.8 mph. This gentle shift in wind speeds contributed to a remarkable clarity in the sky, with cloud cover diminishing to a mere 0.2%. The atmosphere felt open and expansive, as the absence of clouds allowed sunlight to warm the air to a pleasant 47.0°F. The lack of turbulence in the lower layers was reflected in the smoothness of the air, but a slight wind shear was still present as the winds aloft moved more briskly, creating a whisper of movement in the upper atmosphere that echoed above the calm surface.
By evening, the cooling temperatures brought the day to a close with a slight dip to 44.5°F. The surface winds continued their slow decline to an average of 2.6 mph, while winds at 100 meters regained a bit of strength at 8.2 mph, maintaining the trend of differing wind speeds between layers. Cloud cover remained minimal, with only 0.3% high clouds making an appearance against the backdrop of the twilight sky. This layering of winds created a gentle turbulence, causing the sparse high clouds to shift subtly, offering a soft contrast against the fading light. Overall, January 18th unfolded as a calm, clear day, characterized by a peaceful interplay of wind and sky, each layer contributing to the serene winter atmosphere.
January 18th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for January 18th, 2026
Sunset: 4:57 PM