January 30th, 2026 Timelapse
On January 30th, the day began with a blanket of clouds completely enveloping the sky, resulting in 100% cloud cover. The air was quite mild for winter, with an average temperature of 45.6°F. At the surface level, winds were gently blowing at an average of 10.3 mph, while at 100 meters, they were significantly stronger at 20.3 mph. This marked difference created a notable wind shear effect, as the winds at higher altitudes were over 8 mph faster than those at the surface. The low clouds, comprising about 10.7% of the total cloud cover, remained static, held in place by the calm surface winds, while the mid and high cloud layers, fully covering the sky, facilitated light rain that accumulated to 0.19 inches early in the day, setting a wet mood for the hours ahead.
As the day progressed into midday, conditions remained consistent with complete cloud cover, but the dynamics of the winds began to shift slightly. Surface winds picked up marginally to an average of 10.6 mph, while winds at 100 meters decreased slightly to 18.7 mph. The mid-level clouds, which had previously been fully present, dropped to 64.5% coverage, allowing for a subtle change in the visual perceptions of the sky. The faster winds aloft continued to push the upper cloud layers, creating an interesting juxtaposition with the slower-moving low clouds. This resulted in a layered effect, where the high clouds drifted more rapidly across the sky, occasionally revealing patches of blue through the thinning mid-clouds. During this period, precipitation lessened to 0.07 inches, suggesting a brief pause in the steady rain.
By the evening, the overall weather patterns continued their steady course. The average temperature rose slightly to 48.4°F, while surface winds fell to an average of 9.2 mph, and winds at 100 meters further decreased to 16.3 mph. Despite the drop in wind speed aloft, the sky remained predominantly cloudy, with low clouds still at 100% coverage and high clouds at 96%, giving the horizon an almost ethereal quality. With the turbulence from the conflicting wind directions having eased, the clouds settled into a more stable pattern, leading to a serene, layered look. The conditions throughout the day demonstrated how intricate interactions between wind layers can create subtle yet fascinating effects in the sky, showcasing a winter day where clouds dictated the atmosphere, yet the winds above steadily influenced their majestic movement.
January 30th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for January 30th, 2026
Sunset: 5:14 PM