March 19th, 2026 Timelapse
On March 19th, the day began under a blanket of thick cloud cover as the atmosphere presented an overcast sky with clouds at all levels. At the surface, gentle winds averaged just 3.1 mph, while a brisker flow of 7.0 mph was noted at 100 meters, indicating a clear distinction between the light winds at ground level and slightly stronger winds aloft. The cloud cover was robust, with low clouds constituting 62.5%, mid-level clouds at an almost complete 99.8%, and high clouds completely shrouding the sky. This significant cloud cover was accompanied by light precipitation, totaling 0.06 inches, signaling an active moisture profile in the atmosphere. The gentle surface winds created little turbulence, but the stronger winds at higher altitudes likely initiated some mixing and instability as they interacted with the nearly stationary surface layer.
As midday approached, the conditions remained consistently cloudy with an average temperature rising to 54.9°F. The surface wind picked up slightly to an average of 4.0 mph while the winds at 100 meters increased to 7.5 mph. The cloud cover remained dense, now revealing 93.5% low cloud coverage, 100% mid-clouds, and 83.8% high clouds, creating a dynamic visual effect as the layers moved at varying speeds. The stronger winds aloft contributed to a more turbulent atmosphere, creating shear as they conflicted with the lighter surface winds. This dynamic interaction resulted in the mid and high clouds appearing to shift more rapidly across the sky, while the low clouds hung more heavily, creating a striking layered effect that was visually captivating against the backdrop of a muted midday light. The precipitation also increased, with an additional 0.14 inches recorded, indicating the likelihood of continued moisture being drawn into the system.
As the day transitioned into evening, the overall weather conditions remained stable yet intriguing. By evening, surface winds averaged 3.6 mph while winds at 100 meters had reached 7.8 mph, maintaining a consistent pattern throughout the day. The cloud cover persisted at 100% with a notable shift in the composition; low clouds dropped to 41.4%, while mid and high clouds still retained substantial coverage at 97.6% and 93.6% respectively. This resulted in a somewhat clearing appearance, yet still retained a dramatic sky. The turbulence remained evident as the conflict between the lighter surface winds and the stronger winds aloft continued, contributing to shifting patterns of clouds and potential pockets of enhanced precipitation as the total for the day reached 0.15 inches in the evening. The interplay of these elements created a textured sky that was continually evolving, leaving observers to appreciate the subtle beauty of a day marked by cloud-laden skies and gentle rains.
March 19th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for March 19th, 2026
Sunset: 7:23 PM