February 23rd, 2026 Timelapse
On February 23rd, the morning began under a thick blanket of clouds, as the sky was completely overcast with 100% cloud cover. The temperature hovered around a cool 41.9°F, and light rain contributed to a total of 0.09 inches of precipitation. Surface winds were mild, averaging 5.9 mph, while at 100 meters, winds picked up significantly, averaging 11.9 mph. This difference in wind speeds created a notable turbulence effect, leading to a dynamic cloud movement as the faster winds aloft pushed the dense mid and high cloud layers across the sky, casting soft shadows on the ground below. With low cloud cover barely registering, most of the visible action was dominated by the mid and high clouds racing in from the west, creating an ever-changing tapestry of gray overhead.
As the day progressed into midday, conditions remained largely stable but noticeably shifted. Surface winds decreased to an average of 3.7 mph, while winds at 100 meters fell to 6.4 mph, indicating a lessening of turbulence. Despite this calming of surface winds, the thick cloud cover persisted, with mid-level clouds still at 100% coverage and high clouds slightly trailing at 99.5%. The layers of clouds, pushed along by the upper winds, created a striking visual effect as they moved more swiftly than the low-level atmosphere. This wind shear, where the wind speed and direction varied between the two altitudes, caused the clouds to billow and swirl, adding depth to the otherwise uniform gray sky. Light rainfall increased slightly, with midday precipitation totaling 0.12 inches, maintaining the damp atmosphere.
By evening, the weather continued its subdued trend with surface winds dropping further to an average of just 1.8 mph, while the 100-meter winds dwindled to a mere 3.0 mph. The temperature also dipped to 40.1°F, and cloud cover remained at 100%, showing a slight increase in low cloud coverage to 5.8%. This layering of clouds, along with the calm surface conditions, allowed for a serene yet surreal sky, as the high clouds still drifted slowly compared to the low clouds. The evening brought a softening of the weather, with a total of 0.11 inches of rain recorded. The remnants of turbulence from earlier in the day faded, resulting in a tranquil atmospheric scene, where the layers of clouds merged seamlessly into a dull but peaceful evening sky. The day closed with a sense of quietude, a stark contrast to the dynamic cloud movements observed earlier, making for a visually compelling end to a predominantly cloudy day.
February 23rd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for February 23rd, 2026
Sunset: 5:49 PM