May 2nd, 2026 Timelapse
On May 2nd, the morning dawned under a blanket of clouds, with the temperature hovering around 50.6°F. Surface winds were gentle, averaging 4.1 mph, while winds at 100 meters were slightly stronger at 5.5 mph. These winds, though relatively mild, contributed to the motion of the extensive cloud cover above. The skies were filled with 100% cloud cover, predominantly composed of low clouds at 90.2%, accompanied by a significant presence of high clouds at 99.8%. The movement of these clouds was largely influenced by the light surface winds, which kept them anchored in place, resulting in a somewhat static but dense overcast sky. Despite the calm conditions at lower altitudes, there was a slight variation in wind direction that hinted at mild turbulence as the 100-meter winds began to shift, creating a subtle layer of complexity in the otherwise uniform cloudscape.
As the day progressed towards midday, the temperature rose to a more pleasant 62.4°F, and the cloud cover began to thin, dropping to an average of 85%. The surface winds picked up slightly, averaging 4.6 mph, while the winds at 100 meters increased to 6.2 mph. This uptick in wind speed allowed for the gradual dispersal of mid and low-level clouds, with only 25.8% of low clouds remaining and a mere 3.5% of mid-level clouds visible. High clouds continued to dominate at 85%, shifting in a more pronounced manner due to the increasing wind at higher altitudes. The interaction between the stronger upper winds and the lighter surface winds created subtle turbulence, causing some clouds to swirl and momentarily cluster before dispersing again, leading to dynamic visual patterns across the sky.
By evening, with temperatures reaching a warm 69.3°F, the sky exhibited significant cloud changes, with overall cloud cover reducing to 41.1%. The surface wind had increased slightly to an average of 5.1 mph, while winds at 100 meters rose to 9.4 mph, marking the most noticeable wind shift of the day. Low clouds had almost entirely dissipated, with only a fraction lingering at 0.1%, and mid-level clouds were nonexistent. The high clouds settled at 41.1%, maintaining their presence but moving steadily with the brisker winds aloft. The contrasting wind speeds at different altitudes contributed to mild turbulence, creating a layered effect that made the remaining high clouds appear to ripple. As the day closed, the interplay between the diminishing cloud cover and rising winds created an intriguing evening sky, marking the transition from a fully clouded morning to a clearer, vibrant evening.
May 2nd, 2026 Timeline
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Weather Info for May 2nd, 2026
Sunset: 8:21 PM