October 2nd, 2026 Timelapse
On October 2nd, the morning began under a tranquil canopy, with surface winds moving at a gentle average of 1.5 mph, barely stirring the leaves. At 100 meters, winds picked up slightly to 2.6 mph, creating a subtle contrast with the slower surface conditions. Low clouds cloaked about 23 percent of the sky, while high clouds made a minimal showing at just 2.2 percent, leading to a total cloud cover of 24.5 percent. The atmosphere hovered around a comfortable 54.1°F, but it was clear that the cloud dynamics were dictated by the light winds. Although there were no significant conflicts between the wind layers, this calm air helped maintain the low cloud presence without much vertical development, leaving the sky a soft gray.
As midday approached, the weather transformed dramatically, with surface winds increasing to an average of 3.3 mph and winds at 100 meters reaching 4.3 mph. The clouds, meanwhile, took center stage, as the sky became completely overcast, with low clouds now covering 100 percent of the atmosphere and high clouds swelling to 84.8 percent. This dramatic increase in cloud cover coincided with a temperature rise to 65.4°F, signaling a more unstable environment. Despite the generally stable wind conditions at the surface, the winds aloft still contributed to intriguing turbulence. The high altitude winds were likely moving faster or in different directions, causing low clouds to shift rapidly, resulting in a captivating play of light and shadow across the landscape.
By the evening, conditions began to settle slightly, with surface winds averaging 6.3 mph and winds at 100 meters increasing to 9.9 mph. The cloud cover thinned considerably, leaving behind only 22.2 percent total coverage, with low clouds comprising 14.2 percent. Despite the decrease in cloud density, the remnants of the layered cloud structure remained visible, hinting at the earlier tumult. The temperature stabilized around 65.8°F, and while the evening winds maintained their speed, there was a sense of calm that replaced the midday turbulence. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the high clouds continued to drift serenely, providing a final display of the day’s shifting weather patterns, a reminder of how the interplay between wind and cloud can create a constantly evolving sky.
October 2nd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for October 2nd, 2026
Sunset: 6:49 PM