March 29th, 2026 Timelapse
On March 29th, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds, with the sky completely overcast as low, mid, and high cloud cover reached a combined average of 100%. Surface winds were predictably gentle, averaging just 1.9 mph, while winds at 100 meters picked up slightly to 3.0 mph. This very light wind indicated a stable atmosphere, preventing significant movement of the low cloud layer. As the morning progressed, a light drizzle produced a measured 0.04 inches of precipitation, saturating the air with moisture and contributing to the cool morning temperature of 40.7°F. The conflict between the stagnant surface winds and the slightly stronger winds aloft created a gentle turbulence, further enhancing the cloud density and keeping them low and thick.
By midday, the atmosphere began to show some signs of life as surface winds increased to an average of 5.3 mph, while winds at 100 meters rose more noticeably to 7.9 mph. The increased wind speeds helped to shift the cloud dynamics, reducing low cloud cover to 24% while mid-level clouds remained at a resolute 100%. This dichotomy in cloud cover marked the arrival of more dynamic weather patterns. The higher winds carried the mid clouds along at a faster pace, creating a layered effect in the sky where the lower clouds drifted more slowly below, highlighting the difference in wind speeds. With a temperature of 46.1°F and only a light drizzle accumulating an additional 0.02 inches of precipitation, the atmosphere maintained its moisture-laden character, although the turbulence began to settle as the winds aligned more smoothly at surface and aloft.
As evening approached, conditions continued to evolve, with surface winds increasing to an average of 8.8 mph and aloft winds reaching 13.5 mph at 100 meters. Cloud cover decreased overall to 86.7%, with low clouds rising to 48%, mid clouds at 58.5%, and high clouds at 67.2%. This layering of clouds created a visually interesting tapestry across the sky, with the faster-moving high clouds appearing to race past their slower counterparts below. The temperature dipped slightly to 45.9°F, and with no new precipitation recorded, the atmosphere began to dry out. Despite the wind shear between the surface and the upper layers, which often leads to turbulence, the overall conditions remained relatively calm as the day transitioned into a quiet evening, marking the end of a day characterized by dynamic yet stable cloud formations and gentle rain.
March 29th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for March 29th, 2026
Sunset: 7:36 PM