April 3rd, 2026 Timelapse
On April 3rd, the day began under a blanket of clouds that covered nearly 79% of the sky, setting a muted tone as the sun rose around 6:47 AM. Surface winds were gentle, averaging just 1.9 mph, while winds at 100 meters provided a bit more life at 5.3 mph. This wind discrepancy helped push the mid-level clouds, which composed about 66% of the cloud cover, slowly across the sky from the southeast. The cool morning temperature lingered around 39.2°F, and with low clouds accounting for only 8.5%, the atmosphere felt distinctly layered. Despite the substantial cloud cover, there was no precipitation, allowing for a relatively calm and stable morning. Turbulence was minimal, but some slight wind shear was evident as the lower surface winds struggled to mix with the slightly faster winds aloft, leading to a gentle swirling effect in the cloud formations.
As the day progressed toward midday, conditions began to shift noticeably. Surface winds remained calm, averaging 2.0 mph, while the winds at 100 meters dropped to an average of 2.5 mph, reflecting a general slackening of the atmospheric energy. The significant reduction in cloud cover to 34.5% was marked by a sharp decline in both low and high clouds, with the mid-level clouds now composing 33% of the total cover. With the warming temperature reaching approximately 51.7°F, the clouds began to thin, allowing patches of blue sky to peek through. The change in wind patterns at this point created a gentle undulating movement in the remaining clouds, as the wind layers began to align more harmoniously. There was a noticeable absence of turbulence compared to the morning; the conflict between surface and aloft winds had eased, resulting in a serene sky with only minor visual disturbances.
By evening, as sunset approached around 7:43 PM, the atmospheric conditions continued to evolve. Winds at the surface picked up slightly to an average of 3.6 mph, while winds at 100 meters increased to 5.7 mph, suggesting a slight resurgence of energy in the atmosphere. Cloud cover dwindled to just 9.7%, comprised primarily of mid-level clouds, with no high clouds remaining. The evening saw no precipitation, and the temperature rose to a comfortable 54.7°F, creating a pleasant atmosphere. The subtle layered effects in the clouds were a result of the winds at different altitudes realigning, which ultimately produced a more stratified appearance in the sky. The overall calming of the wind patterns by evening created a tranquil end to the day, with the remnants of cloud cover gracefully dispersing, leaving behind an expansive canvas of lightly brushed colors as the sun dipped below the horizon.
April 3rd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for April 3rd, 2026
Sunset: 7:43 PM