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Little to no accumulation

Tue, 3/17, 6:00 PM - Tue, 3/17, 11:00 PM

Snow

1 AM

11°
RealFeel® -4°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Mostly clear

WindNNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity16% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point0° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover27%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 AM

10°
RealFeel® -3°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Mostly clear

WindNNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity65%

Indoor Humidity16% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point0° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover24%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 AM

9°
RealFeel® -2°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Mostly clear

WindNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity66%

Indoor Humidity16% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point0° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover22%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 AM

8°
RealFeel® -2°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Mostly clear

WindNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity66%

Indoor Humidity15% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-1° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 AM

7°
RealFeel® 0°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Mostly clear

WindNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity68%

Indoor Humidity15% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-1° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover22%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 AM

6°
RealFeel® 1°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Mostly clear

WindWNW 6 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity72%

Indoor Humidity15% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-1° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover19%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 AM

7°
RealFeel® 3°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Mostly clear

WindWNW 6 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity70%

Indoor Humidity15% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-1° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover25%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 AM

9°
RealFeel® 9°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™9°

WindW 5 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index0.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity66%

Indoor Humidity16% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-1° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

11°
RealFeel® 12°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™8°

WindSW 5 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index1.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity60%

Indoor Humidity16% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point0° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover68%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling25500 ft

10 AM

15°
RealFeel® 15°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™10°

WindSW 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity52%

Indoor Humidity16% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point0° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling23300 ft

11 AM

18°
RealFeel® 16°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™10°

WindSSW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.6 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity47%

Indoor Humidity16% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point0° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling20000 ft

12 PM

21°
RealFeel® 16°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™10°

WindS 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.9 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity42%

Indoor Humidity17% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point1° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling16800 ft

1 PM

24°
RealFeel® 16°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 2%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™11°

WindS 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.8 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity39%

Indoor Humidity17% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point2° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling13500 ft

2 PM

24°
RealFeel® 13°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 19%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™11°

WindS 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity40%

Indoor Humidity18% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point3° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling11100 ft

3 PM

26°
RealFeel® 13°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 19%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™11°

WindS 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity42%

Indoor Humidity20% (Very Dry)

Dew Point5° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling8600 ft

4 PM

27°
RealFeel® 13°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 24%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™13°

WindS 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity43%

Indoor Humidity21% (Very Dry)

Dew Point7° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling6200 ft

5 PM

26°
RealFeel® 11°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 39%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™11°

WindS 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.5 (Low)

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity47%

Indoor Humidity23% (Very Dry)

Dew Point9° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7400 ft

6 PM

26°
RealFeel® 10°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 42%
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Flurries

RealFeel Shade™10°

WindS 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity51%

Indoor Humidity24% (Very Dry)

Dew Point10° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.05 in

Visibility7 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

7 PM

26°
RealFeel® 11°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 35%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™11°

WindS 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity54%

Indoor Humidity25% (Very Dry)

Dew Point12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling9600 ft

8 PM

25°
RealFeel® 8°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 45%
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Flurries

WindS 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity61%

Indoor Humidity26% (Very Dry)

Dew Point13° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Snow0.07 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

9 PM

28°
RealFeel® 15°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 40%
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Cloudy

WindSSE 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity54%

Indoor Humidity26% (Very Dry)

Dew Point13° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling9700 ft

10 PM

27°
RealFeel® 14°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 47%
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Flurries

WindSSE 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity59%

Indoor Humidity27% (Very Dry)

Dew Point15° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Snow0.07 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

11 PM

27°
RealFeel® 17°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 40%
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Cloudy

WindSSE 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity61%

Indoor Humidity28% (Very Dry)

Dew Point16° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling12500 ft

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