June 9th, 2026 Timelapse
On June 9th, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds, with an average cloud cover hovering around a staggering 99.5%. The surface winds were gentle, averaging 8.0 mph, while winds at 100 meters increased to 13.7 mph, indicating a notable wind shear as the upper layers of air moved faster than the surface. This difference in wind speeds contributed to the low clouds, which comprised 94% of the total cloud cover, hanging heavily in the sky. As the morning progressed, light rain fell, accumulating 0.13 inches of precipitation, further enhancing the overcast skies. The low and mid-level clouds contributed to a gray and gloomy atmosphere, while the absence of high clouds allowed for the dense low clouds to dominate the sky.
As midday approached, conditions began to evolve noticeably. The surface winds picked up slightly to an average of 10.6 mph, while the upper winds at 100 meters increased to 15.3 mph, maintaining the pattern of wind strength with height. The cloud cover decreased to about 75.2%, with low clouds dropping to 36.8% and mid-level clouds increasing to 48.5%. This shift allowed for some variation in cloud movement, as the mid-level clouds began to drift more rapidly across the sky, moving in a different direction than the more static low clouds. Additionally, the appearance of high clouds at 29.5% added a layer of texture to the sky. The interactions between these wind layers and cloud movements created a visually compelling scene, marked by turbulence at altitude boundaries as the differing wind directions continued to collide.
By the evening, the cloud cover thickened again, averaging 92.6%, primarily consisting of low clouds at 86.3% and a significant mid-cloud presence at 64.9%. The winds at the surface remained consistent, averaging 10.4 mph, while the winds at 100 meters slightly increased to 15.6 mph. The evening brought a sense of calm with little additional precipitation recorded, totaling 0.02 inches for the day. The layered clouds, combined with the persistent winds, created an atmosphere where the lower clouds were pushed about more energetically, providing a dramatic backdrop as the sun set. Even with the complex dynamics of wind shear and turbulence, the day concluded with a soothing and somewhat moody sky, wrapping up June 9th with a well-rounded display of typical Northwest weather.
June 9th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for June 9th, 2026
Sunset: 9:01 PM