January 8th, 2026 Timelapse
On January 8th, the day began with a chilly morning as temperatures hovered around 34°F under a sky that sported a moderate 43.7% cloud cover. At the surface, gentle winds averaged just 4.5 mph, providing little disturbance to the low clouds that formed 13.7% of the total cloud cover. However, as one ascended to 100 meters, winds picked up to 8.5 mph, contributing to a noticeable divergence in wind patterns between the surface and higher altitudes. This wind shear created a subtle turbulence effect, causing the high clouds, which constituted 31% of the sky, to drift more swiftly than their low and mid-altitude counterparts. As the morning progressed, there were hints of impending precipitation, with the moisture-laden air beginning to saturate the atmosphere.
By midday, conditions transformed dramatically as the cloud cover surged to a striking 96.8%. The low clouds expanded significantly, accounting for 28.5% of the total, while mid-level clouds dominated the scene at 71.5%. With surface winds maintaining a steady 4.8 mph and aloft winds decreasing slightly to 7.2 mph, the sky became a tapestry of gray as the winds at different altitudes continued to conflict. This interplay led to more pronounced turbulence, making the clouds appear somewhat chaotic yet mesmerizing as they shifted in various directions. The high clouds, previously more dominant, were now overshadowed, giving way to the thickening mid-level cloud cover that hinted at the 0.12 inches of precipitation that would soon fall.
As evening settled in, the cloud cover reached a complete 100%, with low clouds entirely filling the sky. The surface winds remained stable at 4.3 mph, while the winds at 100 meters picked up again to 8.5 mph, reinstating a noticeable shear effect that contributed to a layered cloud structure. This layering created a visually intriguing phenomenon as the high clouds, now reduced to 42.7% of the total, drifted lazily above the denser mid and low clouds. The temperature dipped slightly to around 42.8°F, and the atmosphere felt heavy with moisture, culminating in a soft, persistent drizzle. The interplay of different wind speeds and directions across the altitudes added a dynamic quality to the cloud movements, encapsulating the day's evolution from a crisp, clear morning to a dense, overcast evening.
January 8th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for January 8th, 2026
Sunset: 4:44 PM