January 28th, 2026 Timelapse
On January 28th, the day began under a thick ceiling of clouds, with nearly complete cloud cover at an impressive 99 percent. The surface winds averaged about 8.4 mph, while winds at 100 meters rose significantly to 17.4 mph, creating a stark contrast that hinted at the complexities of the atmosphere. The lower clouds were predominantly low and mid-level at 30 percent and 70.2 percent, respectively, while high clouds occupied a staggering 98 percent of the sky. This multi-layered cloud structure developed due to the stronger winds aloft, which helped to keep the vast cloud bank in motion, although no precipitation was reported initially. The temperature hovered around a cool 39.2°F, setting a brisk tone for the morning.
As the day progressed towards midday, the cloud cover intensified further to a full 100 percent, now featuring 19.8 percent low clouds and a remarkable 98.2 percent mid-level clouds, with the high clouds also remaining robust at 95.8 percent. Winds at the surface slightly increased to an average of 9.0 mph while the upper-level winds decreased to 16.2 mph, still maintaining a noticeable shear. This conflicting airflow contributed to noticeable turbulence, causing the clouds to shift rapidly across the sky, creating a dynamic visual display. Light precipitation began to fall, adding a mere 0.02 inches to the day’s total, as the temperature climbed to a more temperate 44.5°F, indicating a potential warming trend.
By the evening, the weather settled into a consistent pattern with surface winds returning to an average of 8.4 mph and upper winds decreasing slightly further to 15.4 mph. Despite the slight downtick in wind speed, the clouds remained thick and persistent at 100 percent across all levels, with low clouds dropping to 11.7 percent but mid and high clouds entirely blanketing the sky at 100 percent. The continued presence of wind shear resulted in a visually intriguing sky, where the layered clouds created a depth that was rich in texture. As the temperature edged up to 45.7°F, the day closed with a sense of quiet heaviness in the atmosphere, as if nature was holding its breath, awaiting the next shift in weather.
January 28th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for January 28th, 2026
Sunset: 5:11 PM