March 2nd, 2026 Timelapse
On March 2nd, the day began under a thick blanket of low clouds, casting a muted gray over the landscape. At the surface, winds were light, averaging just 0.9 mph, which allowed the clouds to remain stationary, fully covering the sky at 100%. As you ascended to 100 meters, wind speeds slightly increased to an average of 1.5 mph, but there was little variation in direction. The temperature was a cool 40.7°F, contributing to the feeling of stillness. The uniform low cloud cover meant that there was no mid or high cloud activity, resulting in a rather somber yet immersive atmosphere. Although no precipitation fell, the constant wind direction indicated a lack of turbulence, suggesting that the air was relatively stable despite the heavy cloud cover.
As the day progressed into midday, conditions shifted noticeably. Surface winds picked up slightly to an average of 2.4 mph, accompanied by increased winds at 100 meters, which reached 2.9 mph. This gentle increase in wind speed hinted at a subtle stirring of the atmosphere. The low clouds maintained their dominance at 100%, while mid-level clouds began to emerge, covering approximately 34.5% of the sky. The slow rise in temperature to 53.7°F likely contributed to this change, allowing air currents to gain a little more energy and promote the formation of higher, albeit sparse, cloud layers. The wind direction experienced three significant changes throughout the morning, creating swirling patterns in the atmosphere that caused the low clouds to shift slightly, although they remained persistently gray and thick.
By the evening, conditions continued to evolve, with surface winds averaging 2.8 mph, and winds at 100 meters increasing to 5.0 mph. The cloud cover diminished significantly to 40.5%, with low clouds still present at 39.8% but high clouds becoming virtually non-existent. This reduction in cloud cover accompanied a slight rise in temperature to 54.5°F, allowing for a clearer view of the sky above. The winds at different altitudes created some turbulence, especially as the faster upper-level winds interacted with the lighter surface winds, resulting in occasional turbulent eddies that caused the remaining low clouds to shift and dance across the sky. The layered effects of the clouds, combined with the changing winds, created a dynamic and engaging display of weather that capped off a day marked by its transformative nature.
March 2nd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for March 2nd, 2026
Sunset: 5:59 PM