April 2nd, 2026 Timelapse
On April 2nd, the day began under a thick veil of clouds, with a staggering 91% cloud cover that enveloped the sky. Surface winds were gentle, averaging around 5.5 mph, while winds at 100 meters soared to a stronger 9.4 mph, indicating the presence of a notable wind shear effect. This difference in wind speeds at varying altitudes contributed to a turbulent atmosphere, causing the low clouds, which comprised 84.5% of the cover, to drift sluggishly across the horizon. Some light precipitation was recorded, with a total of 0.02 inches falling in the early hours. The temperature was a cool 41.2°F, which matched the somber mood of the cloudy morning and hinted at the moisture-laden air.
As midday approached, conditions began to evolve significantly. The surface winds picked up speed, averaging 10.1 mph, and the winds aloft at 100 meters increased further to 14.4 mph. This change invigorated the cloud dynamics, leading to a decrease in overall cloud cover to 47%. Low clouds receded to 40% and mid-level clouds dropped to 23.8%, allowing some patches of blue sky to peek through. The winds at different altitudes continued to blow in slightly conflicting directions, creating interesting turbulence and cloud formations as the faster-moving clouds at higher altitudes swept over the slower ones below. The temperature rose to a more comfortable 48.8°F, and while another 0.02 inches of light rain fell, it hardly dampened the mood as the day’s brightness began to break through.
By the evening, cloud cover increased once more to 76.5%, predominantly featuring low clouds at 75.3% while higher clouds remained scarce. Surface winds moderated slightly to an average of 7.8 mph, with winds at 100 meters settling at 12.4 mph. The conflicting wind patterns gave rise to a dynamic sky, with the low clouds moving in layers and textures that caught the fading light, creating a beautiful interplay of shadows and highlights. Although the turbulence from earlier had subsided somewhat, the layered cloud effects lent a sense of depth to the evening sky. The temperature nudged upwards to 49.4°F, rounding off a day marked by shifting patterns, heavy cloud cover, and moments of light precipitation that kept the atmosphere feeling fresh and alive.
April 2nd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for April 2nd, 2026
Sunset: 7:42 PM