February 11th, 2026 Timelapse
On February 11th, the morning began with overcast skies draped in a thick layer of clouds, as cloud cover reached an impressive average of 98.8%. At the surface, the wind was quite gentle, averaging just 2.4 mph, while winds at 100 meters above ground provided a slightly stronger push at 5.6 mph. This difference in wind speed contributed to some conflicting conditions, creating a subtle turbulence in the lower atmosphere. The cloud layer was predominantly low-level stratus, with virtually no mid or high clouds to speak of, which meant that the dim light filtered through a nearly uniform gray sky. Despite the cold temperature of around 34.9°F, there was no precipitation noted, allowing the thick clouds to simply linger without releasing any moisture.
As midday arrived, the scene transformed significantly. The gentle winds at the surface picked up slightly to an average of 3.7 mph, while the winds at 100 meters decreased a bit to 5.1 mph, still over three mph stronger than at ground level. This slight reduction in upper-level winds allowed the low clouds to begin dissipating, resulting in an impressive drop in cloud cover to just 12.2%. With the clouds breaking up, sunlight managed to peek through, warming the air to an average of 47.1°F. The quick transition from a heavily clouded morning to a partially sunny midday created a striking contrast, as the fast-moving high clouds overhead added depth to the sky, drifting in a different direction compared to the slower, lower cloud layers. The gentle mixing of air layers produced some visible turbulence, but overall, conditions felt stable and inviting.
By the evening, the pattern shifted once more, with the surface winds averaging 3.1 mph and a noticeable increase in the upper-level winds at 100 meters, which reached 7.9 mph. The cloud cover began to build again, this time with an entirely different character as high clouds formed, resulting in an average cloud cover of 27.2%. The absence of low or mid-level clouds left the evening sky dominated by these higher layers, which drifted in response to the stronger winds above, creating a layered visual effect. This wind shear, coupled with the relatively calm surface winds, generated a serene yet dynamic sky, as the high clouds danced across the horizon, bathed in the warm hues of the setting sun. The temperature settled to a cooler 45.7°F, closing out a day marked by dramatic shifts in weather and a fascinating interplay of wind and cloud formations.
February 11th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for February 11th, 2026
Sunset: 5:32 PM