January 7th, 2026 Timelapse
On January 7th, the morning began under a thick blanket of clouds, with an average cloud cover of 100 percent comprising predominantly mid and high clouds. At the surface, winds were gentle, averaging 7.5 mph, while at 100 meters, winds picked up to a brisk 14.9 mph, creating a noticeable wind shear. This disparity resulted in a slight turbulence effect as the stronger winds aloft interacted with the slower surface winds. As a result, the low clouds, which made up 57.7 percent of the total cloud cover, began to shift slightly, moving from the east to the west, while the mid and high clouds drifted more rapidly, setting a somewhat dramatic scene in the sky. Light precipitation began to fall, accumulating 0.15 inches, adding to the day’s damp chill, with temperatures hovering around a cool 37.8°F.
As midday approached, the cloud cover remained dense, averaging 97 percent, with minor adjustments in the distribution. Low clouds accounted for about 50.2 percent while mid and high clouds settled in around 91.8 and 93.2 percent respectively. Surface winds slightly increased to an average of 7.9 mph, while the winds aloft decreased to 13.6 mph, suggesting a gradual stabilization in the atmosphere. The interaction between the different wind layers continued to create turbulence, with the aloft winds causing the higher cloud layers to billow and swirl, exhibiting a fascinating dance against the backdrop of the cooler air below. Precipitation continued, albeit at a slower rate, adding another 0.12 inches to the total, as the temperatures nudged up to an average of 39.6°F.
As evening fell, conditions remained overcast with cloud coverage still high at 99.3 percent. The surface winds averaged a gentle 6.8 mph, providing a calm contrast to the 12.7 mph winds at 100 meters. This gentle evening breeze contributed to a slightly clearer view of the layered clouds, which included a notable increase in low cloud cover to 63.7 percent. The interaction between the persistent high-altitude winds and the slowing surface winds continued to generate subtle turbulence, as the mid clouds drifted steadily while the low clouds remained more static, creating a layered effect. By this time, total precipitation reached 0.43 inches, and temperatures settled at a chilly average of 38.6°F, completing a day defined by its cloudiness and gentle, shifting winds.
January 7th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for January 7th, 2026
Sunset: 4:43 PM