March 3rd, 2026 Timelapse
March 3rd began under a blanket of clouds with a striking 100% cloud cover, setting the stage for an overcast day. Surface winds were gentle, averaging 5.2 mph, while at an altitude of 100 meters, the winds picked up to a brisk 8.7 mph. This disparity created a slight turbulence as the stronger winds aloft interacted with the calmer surface, leading to interesting cloud dynamics. Low clouds comprised about 63% of the sky, clinging closely to the surface, while high clouds filled the rest of the atmosphere, with mid-level clouds present but less significant in percentage. The temperature lingered around a cool 48.4°F, and while there was no significant precipitation at this point, the saturated atmosphere hinted at moisture ready to release.
As the day progressed towards midday, conditions evolved but retained their cloudy character, with cloud cover remaining at a solid 100%. The surface winds increased slightly to an average of 7.4 mph, while winds aloft at 100 meters picked up further to 10.6 mph, which enhanced the turbulence as the low and mid clouds interacted with the higher winds. The low cloud cover expanded to 75.5%, and mid-level clouds bumped up to 59.5%, leading to a more textured appearance in the sky. Interestingly, the precipitation began to make its presence felt with a light drizzle accumulating to 0.01 inches, a testament to the moisture-laden atmosphere. The stronger winds at 100 meters generated swift movements in the cloud layers, causing them to shift dramatically across the sky, creating a captivating, albeit gray, serene scene.
In the evening, the weather maintained the trend of complete cloud cover, with low clouds still at 74.2% and mid-level clouds at 84.5%, but the surface winds calmed slightly to 5.0 mph, while the winds at 100 meters remained consistent at 8.8 mph. This continuation of the wind pattern signaled a steady but unyielding atmospheric structure. The temperature dipped slightly to 53.1°F, and precipitation increased to 0.02 inches, contributing to a total of 0.11 inches for the day. The layered clouds, coupled with the wind shear between the different altitudes, created a fascinating tapestry in the evening sky. The result was a dramatic display of cloud movement, as the winds at higher levels continued to push the clouds across the sky faster than those at the surface, culminating in a quiet yet captivating end to the day, enveloped in a shroud of gray.
March 3rd, 2026 Timeline
Screenshots with weather data (wind layers, clouds, precipitation)
Weather Info for March 3rd, 2026
Sunset: 6:01 PM