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Today's Weather

Thu, Nov 12

Cooler with partial sunshine; breezy this afternoon Hi: 44°

Tonight: Clear to partly cloudy Lo: 26°

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1:46 AM

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Air Quality Excellent

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2 AM 39°
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3 AM 38°
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4 AM 37°
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5 AM 36°
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6 AM 35°
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7 AM 34°
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8 AM 36°
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9 AM 39°
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10 AM 41°
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11 AM 42°
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12 PM 43°
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1 PM 43°
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10-Day Weather Forecast

Today

11/12

44° 26°

Cooler; breezy this afternoon

Night: Clear to partly cloudy
2%

Fri

11/13

42° 22°

Mostly sunny

Clear
0%

Sat

11/14

44° 23°

Mostly sunny

Partly cloudy
5%

Sun

11/15

49° 26°

Some sunshine

Partly cloudy
4%

Mon

11/16

51° 31°

Mostly sunny

Mainly clear
10%

Tue

11/17

56° 36°

Partly sunny

Partly cloudy
11%

Wed

11/18

60° 40°

Mostly cloudy

Clearing
14%

Thu

11/19

59° 39°

Clouds limiting sunshine

Mainly clear
1%

Fri

11/20

53° 36°

Clouds giving way to some sun

A shower early, then rain
3%

Sat

11/21

49° 28°

Rain

Early rain, then snow showers
75%

Sun & Moon

9 hrs 56 mins
Rise 7:00 AM
Set 4:56 PM
Waxing Crescent
Rise 10:32 AM
Set 7:04 PM

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Air Quality Excellent

The air quality is ideal for most individuals; enjoy your normal outdoor activities.

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