May 29th, 2026 Timelapse
On May 29th, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds, with an impressive 100% cloud cover dominating the sky. Surface winds were gentle, averaging 9.4 mph, while the winds at 100 meters soared to 14.0 mph, creating a noticeable contrast. Low clouds, comprising 93.8% of the total cloud cover, hung heavily, while mid-level clouds contributed 47.2%, and high-altitude clouds were nearly omnipresent at 98.3%. This combination of cloud types, coupled with the gentle surface winds, resulted in a few light sprinkles, accumulating 0.02 inches of precipitation. The turbulence created by the stronger winds aloft interacting with the slower surface winds resulted in a complex atmospheric dance, causing the low clouds to shift slowly, while high clouds raced across the sky.
As the day progressed into midday, the weather began to show signs of evolution. Surface winds increased slightly to an average of 10.6 mph, while winds at 100 meters intensified to 14.9 mph. The cloud cover also started to change, with low clouds decreasing to 67.2% and high clouds retreating to 61.2%, leaving a much clearer sky compared to the morning. Mid-level clouds became almost non-existent, dropping to just 0.8%. This shift in cloud dynamics was a direct result of the increasing wind speeds at higher altitudes, which pushed the remaining clouds away faster. The interaction between the strong winds above and the lighter winds below maintained some turbulence, resulting in a fascinating display of clouds moving at different speeds, creating a layered effect that made the sky quite dynamic.
By evening, the weather had transformed dramatically, with surface winds picking up to an average of 12.2 mph and winds aloft reaching 17.9 mph. Cloud cover dropped significantly to an average of 9.8%, with only low clouds remaining, while mid and high clouds were nearly absent. The clear skies that emerged were a welcome change, and the strong surface winds began to dominate the scene. The turbulence and wind shear observed earlier faded, leading to a smoother atmosphere where the remaining clouds, now sparse, drifted lazily across the horizon. This progression from heavy cloud cover to clear skies exemplified the dynamic nature of weather, showcasing how wind patterns can dramatically alter the landscape above us throughout the day.
May 29th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for May 29th, 2026
Sunset: 8:53 PM