February 13th, 2026 Timelapse
On February 13th, the day began under a canopy of thick clouds, with a temperature hovering around 41.5°F. Surface winds were light, averaging 6.7 mph, but the winds at 100 meters were markedly stronger at 11.9 mph, creating a notable layer of wind shear. This disparity caused turbulence as the stronger winds aloft interacted with the more muted surface winds. The cloud cover was nearly complete, with low clouds comprising 85% of the sky, mid-level clouds at 98.8%, and high clouds fully obscuring any hints of blue above. As the morning progressed, the clouds moved steadily across the sky, pushed by the stronger upper-level winds, which resulted in a uniform gray backdrop while light, intermittent precipitation began to form, hinting at the moisture trapped within those thick layers.
As midday approached, the weather remained predominantly cloudy, with a slight increase in temperature to an average of 44.2°F. The surface winds picked up slightly to 7.9 mph, and winds at 100 meters rose to 12.4 mph, maintaining the blustery characteristics of the day. Low cloud cover dropped to 56.8%, while mid-level clouds remained nearly unchanged at 99.8%, and high clouds decreased slightly to 96%. This variation allowed for a dynamic interplay where the low clouds, now more scattered, drifted at a slower pace than the upper layers, creating a visual depth to the sky. As the mid-level clouds continued to thicken, they brought a measurable 0.06 inches of precipitation, further emphasizing the connection between the cloud dynamics and the prevailing winds.
In the evening, temperatures dipped slightly, averaging 43.2°F as the cloud cover shifted once again. The surface winds remained stable at around 7.7 mph, but the winds at 100 meters escalated to 14.5 mph, intensifying the turbulence as air from different layers continued to clash. Low clouds were now fully covering the sky at 100%, while mid clouds matched this saturation, and high clouds receded to 72%. The evening brought not only a continuation of the drizzle, with a total precipitation of 0.19 inches for the day, but also an intriguing spectacle as the layered clouds created a textured sky. The turbulence generated by the conflicting winds led to fascinating cloud formations and movements, culminating in a dramatic end to the day as the clouds swirled and shifted, a reminder of the dynamic nature of winter weather in the Pacific Northwest.
February 13th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for February 13th, 2026
Sunset: 5:35 PM