February 1st, 2026 Timelapse
On February 1st, the day began under a thick blanket of clouds, with an impressive 99.3% cloud cover that shrouded the sky in gray. Surface winds measured an average of 9.9 mph, while winds at 100 meters were significantly stronger, averaging 17.3 mph. This difference in wind speed set the stage for noticeable cloud dynamics. Low clouds comprised 51% of the total cover, while mid-level clouds made up 59%, and high clouds were a striking 98.3%. As the morning unfolded, a light drizzle contributed 0.01 inches of precipitation, highlighting the moisture present in the atmosphere. The turbulent interaction between the slower surface winds and the faster moving winds aloft created a gentle undulation in the low and mid-level clouds, which appeared to shift subtly across the sky.
As the day progressed towards midday, the weather began to evolve. Surface winds decreased slightly to an average of 8.2 mph, while winds at 100 meters lessened to 12.0 mph. The reduction in wind speed was accompanied by a dramatic decrease in cloud cover to 46.8%, with low clouds dropping to 29.8%, mid clouds to 17%, and high clouds to just 9.5%. This change brought a sense of openness to the sky, as the clouds began to part and reveal patches of blue. The clouds at different altitudes continued to move in a coordinated dance, influenced by the weaker surface winds and still swift upper-level winds. However, the presence of wind shear became notable, as conflicting wind directions at various altitudes contributed to some turbulence, especially in the low cloud layers, which struggled to keep up with the faster-moving layers above.
By evening, the weather settled into a calmer state, with surface winds dropping further to an average of 5.2 mph and winds at 100 meters at 10.3 mph. Cloud cover was reduced to 30.2%, consisting of 20.2% low clouds, 16.8% mid clouds, and only 1.2% high clouds. The sky transformed into a patchwork of clouds, revealing more blue as the sun began to set at 5:17 PM. The lingering clouds created layered effects, with the low and mid-level clouds appearing to float gracefully beneath the higher, more scattered formations. As precipitation accumulated to a total of 0.32 inches over the day, the evening brought a tranquil conclusion to the weather, characterized by gentle breezes and a serene ambiance, with the remnants of the earlier clouds slowly drifting away.
February 1st, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for February 1st, 2026
Sunset: 5:17 PM