October 5th, 2026 Timelapse
On October 5th, the morning unfolded under a thick blanket of clouds, with a consistent cloud cover of 100 percent. At the surface level, winds were gentle, averaging around 3.2 mph, while at an altitude of 100 meters, slightly stronger winds at 4.5 mph began to emerge. The low clouds dominated the sky, completely obscuring any view of the sun, and the high clouds, comprising a mere 20.2 percent of the total cloud cover, moved slowly due to the light surface winds. This stability in the lower atmosphere meant that there was little turbulence or conflict between wind layers; however, the gentle breezes at both surface and aloft hinted at the presence of a more robust atmospheric structure waiting to evolve as the day progressed. Despite the damp feeling in the air, there was no precipitation, just a cool morning temperature of 53.8°F.
As midday approached, the weather began to transform. The surface winds increased slightly to an average of 4.1 mph, while winds at 100 meters picked up to around 5.5 mph, marking a gradual intensification in the air flow. The substantial cloud cover decreased to 64.5 percent, characterized by 42.2 percent low clouds and a significant increase in high cloud cover to 49.2 percent. This changing dynamic allowed the high clouds to drift more swiftly across the sky, while the low clouds lingered, creating a lovely layered effect. The gentle winds aloft continued to push these high clouds in a separate direction, resulting in a striking contrast to the relatively static low cloud formations. Although the updrafts were minimal, some areas experienced slight turbulence due to the differing wind speeds and directions at various altitudes, contributing to the clouds' varied movement.
As the evening drew near, the weather maintained its character with surface winds averaging 4.2 mph and winds aloft increasing to 7.0 mph at 100 meters, indicating a continued upward trend in atmospheric energy. The cloud cover further decreased to 53.6 percent, with low clouds dwindling to just 6.6 percent while high clouds remained consistent at around 49.6 percent. This shift in cloud dynamics resulted in a more open sky, revealing splashes of blue interspersed with the lingering high clouds, creating a serene backdrop as the sun began its descent. The overall stability in conditions, with minimal turbulence and a lack of precipitation throughout the day, provided an interesting visual narrative of cloud movement against a slowly changing sky, painting an inviting atmosphere as the day transitioned into night.
October 5th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for October 5th, 2026
Sunset: 6:44 PM