May 1st, 2026 Timelapse
On May 1st, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds, with the sky covered 100% by varying cloud layers. At the surface, gentle winds averaged just 3.4 mph, while at 100m, the winds picked up to a brisker 5.2 mph, creating a noticeable difference in wind speeds that hinted at some turbulence. Low clouds accounted for a substantial 69.6% of the total cover, while high clouds made up the rest, with mid-level clouds being almost negligible at just 4.4%. The cool morning temperature hovered around 50.6°F, and despite the heavy cloud cover, there was no precipitation. The interaction between the light surface winds and the stronger winds aloft created a slight wind shear, making the low clouds appear to drift lazily yet unsteadily across the sky.
As the day unfolded, conditions shifted noticeably by midday. Surface winds increased slightly to an average of 5.4 mph, while the winds at 100m strengthened further to 7.1 mph. The cloud cover remained dense at 96.5%, but now the lower clouds had diminished to just 3.2%, while the high clouds still dominated the scene at 96.5%. These high-altitude clouds were pushed along more swiftly due to the elevated wind speeds, creating a dynamic visual effect as they glided past the slower-moving air below. The conflict between the faster winds aloft and the slower surface winds continued to contribute to turbulence, which in turn enhanced the layered appearance of the clouds, providing a striking contrast against the backdrop of a gradually warming sky, now reaching an average temperature of 63.7°F.
As evening approached, the weather transformed slightly, with surface winds increasing to an average of 9.3 mph and winds at 100m peaking at 14.4 mph. The cloud cover remained almost complete at 99.9%, with low and mid-level clouds contributing 7.4% and 11.4%, respectively. This persistence of high cloud cover, combined with the increasing wind speeds, resulted in an almost theatrical display as clouds continued to shift and layer upon one another. The evening temperature cooled to an average of 58.4°F, but the dynamic interplay between the wind layers continued to create turbulence, making the clouds appear in constant motion. By the close of the day, the sky painted itself with an intricate tapestry of clouds, layered and shifting, as the winds at various altitudes serenaded the evening with their rhythmic dance.
May 1st, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for May 1st, 2026
Sunset: 8:20 PM