January 22nd, 2026 Timelapse
On January 22nd, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds, with temperatures hovering around 31.9°F. Low winds at the surface measured an average of 3.1 mph, while winds at 100 meters up were slightly stronger at 6.7 mph. The cloud cover was notably dense at 100%, with mid-level clouds making up 69.3% of the total cover and high clouds completely filling the sky. This extensive cloud layer created a muted, gray atmosphere, preventing any sunlight from breaking through. As these clouds drifted slowly, the low surface winds had little impact on their movement, while the faster winds aloft suggested a more dynamic atmosphere. The conflicting wind directions between the surface and higher altitudes likely contributed to minor turbulence, causing some rippling effects in the cloud layers.
As the day progressed into midday, the temperature rose to a more moderate 39.3°F, yet the clouds remained omnipresent, maintaining their 100% coverage. Surface winds diminished further to an average of just 2.2 mph, while winds at 100 meters decreased to 3.7 mph. The mid-level clouds swelled to 93.2% of the sky, barely allowing any visibility of the high clouds, which were at 98.5%. The shift in wind dynamics resulted in lower turbulence and a more stable atmosphere, with the slower-moving clouds giving an almost static appearance. However, the continued presence of wind shear between altitudes, particularly between the calmer surface winds and the slightly more robust winds aloft, likely led to some swirling patterns in the cloud cover that could be observed by attentive watchers.
In the evening, the temperature dipped slightly to 36.8°F, and the wind conditions further relaxed, with surface winds averaging only 0.9 mph and 100-meter winds falling to 2.7 mph. The cloud cover remained completely intact at 100%, with mid-level clouds now accounting for 100% of the sky as low clouds made a slight return at 0.7%. The fading light accentuated the layered cloud formations, and the calm winds allowed for a tranquil evening sky, although some of the cloud edges appeared slightly frayed due to the previous day's turbulent dynamics. This serene end to the day encapsulated a weather pattern characterized by persistent cloudiness and light precipitation, totaling 0.02 inches, which fell lightly amidst the dense cloud cover. Overall, January 22nd presented a classic example of how layered cloud systems and shifting wind patterns can interact to create a continuously evolving sky.
January 22nd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for January 22nd, 2026
Sunset: 5:02 PM