March 23rd, 2026 Timelapse
On March 23rd, morning greeted the area with a brisk chill, as temperatures hovered around 36.3°F. Cloud cover blanketed the sky completely, with high clouds dominating at 100 percent and mid-level clouds contributing a significant 56.2 percent. At the surface, winds were gentle, averaging just 1.3 mph, while at 100 meters, they increased to a modest 3.2 mph, albeit from a different direction, creating a notable conflict of 54 degrees between the surface and upper-level winds. This disparity in wind direction led to a soothing but unstable atmosphere, where the layered clouds drifted slowly across the sky, giving an impression of stillness despite the underlying turbulence.
As the day progressed into midday, the temperature rose to a more comfortable 45.7°F, yet the sky remained completely overcast, with high clouds still at 100 percent and mid-level clouds dramatically increasing to 97.8 percent. Winds at the surface saw a slight increase to 2.3 mph, while winds at 100 meters decreased slightly to 3.0 mph, maintaining the conflicting directions. The clouds, pushed primarily by the mid-level winds, moved steadily, creating a thick, textured sky that hinted at the potential for precipitation that never came. The turbulence created by the varying wind speeds at different altitudes added a captivating dynamic to the cloud formations, with billows and ripples evident as they rolled through the atmosphere.
In the evening, the temperature continued its ascent, reaching an average of 48.3°F, while the cloud cover remained firmly entrenched at 100 percent across the board. The surface winds averaged 1.5 mph, a slight uptick, while winds at 100 meters further stabilized at 2.9 mph. The low cloud cover diminished to a mere 0.5 percent, but the mid and high clouds retained their presence at 100 percent. This layering effect enhanced the visual complexity of the sky, creating an almost ethereal appearance as the day drew to a close. The persistent wind shear and gentle turbulence between the altitudes continued to influence the clouds, leaving behind a dramatic and layered tapestry that marked the end of an intriguing day of weather.
March 23rd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for March 23rd, 2026
Sunset: 7:28 PM