February 9th, 2026 Timelapse
On February 9th, the morning began under a blanket of clouds, with an average cloud cover of nearly 80%. Low clouds dominated the sky at 57.2%, accompanied by mid-level clouds at 53.2% and a scant 14.5% of high clouds that did little to break the monotony of gray. Surface winds were gentle, averaging around 5.7 mph, while winds at 100 meters were notably stronger at 11.2 mph, creating a situation ripe for wind shear. This difference in wind speed contributed to a slight turbulence that stirred the low clouds. Light precipitation of 0.03 inches fell, hinting at the moist air mass in place as temperatures hovered around 41.7°F, making for a damp and chilly start to the day.
As the day progressed into midday, the cloud cover increased slightly to an average of 82.8%, primarily due to a rise in low clouds, which reached 70.5%. The surface winds decreased marginally to 5.3 mph, while the winds at 100 meters diminished further to 7.6 mph, exacerbating the wind shear effects experienced earlier. The conflict between these wind layers led to swirling cloud formations that meandered across the sky, creating a dynamic visual display. Mid-level clouds became sparser, dropping to 23.8%, while high clouds were almost nonexistent. Despite the lack of intensity in surface winds, light rain continued, adding an additional 0.02 inches to the total precipitation as temperatures climbed to a more comfortable 49.3°F.
In the evening, conditions began to settle down, with cloud cover dropping to 48%. Low clouds decreased to 31.2%, and mid-level clouds remained more prominent at 35.2%. Surface winds slowed significantly to just 2.9 mph, and winds aloft continued to weaken, averaging only 5.4 mph. This reduction in wind speed at both the surface and higher altitudes led to a calmer atmosphere, with diminished turbulence. The lack of high clouds allowed for a clearer view of the remaining low and mid-level clouds, which glided lazily across the evening sky. Total precipitation for the day reached 0.05 inches, making the overall total around 0.42 inches, a reminder of the moisture that had permeated the day. As temperatures settled around 46.2°F, February 9th concluded with a quiet, subdued atmosphere, a stark contrast to the active cloud dynamics seen earlier.
February 9th, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for February 9th, 2026
Sunset: 5:29 PM