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Snow

Fri, 1/16, 7:00 AM - Fri, 1/16, 11:00 AM

Snow

2 AM

35°
RealFeel® 23°
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 88%
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Rain

WindN 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity90%

Indoor Humidity41% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point32° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.15 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling1500 ft

3 AM

35°
RealFeel® 24°
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 88%
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Rain

WindN 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity91%

Indoor Humidity41% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point32° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.15 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling1500 ft

4 AM

35°
RealFeel® 23°
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 83%
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Rain

WindN 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity41% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point32° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.15 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling1500 ft

5 AM

34°
RealFeel® 22°
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 83%
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Rain

WindNNE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity41% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point32° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.15 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling1400 ft

6 AM

34°
RealFeel® 22°
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 83%
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Rain

WindNNE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity93%

Indoor Humidity41% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point32° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.15 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling1400 ft

7 AM

32°
RealFeel® 24°
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 86%
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Snow

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity94%

Indoor Humidity40% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point31° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow1.99 in

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling1400 ft

8 AM

35°
RealFeel® 27°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 87%
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Rain and snow

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity41% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point33° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.07 in

Snow1.10 in

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling1400 ft

9 AM

35°
RealFeel® 30°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 80%
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Rain

WindNNE 5 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity93%

Indoor Humidity41% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point33° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.08 in

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling1400 ft

10 AM

34°
RealFeel® 27°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 67%
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Snow

WindN 7 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity87%

Indoor Humidity39% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover80%

Snow0.48 in

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling1400 ft

11 AM

33°
RealFeel® 26°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 49%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™26°

WindW 9 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity75%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling4400 ft

12 PM

33°
RealFeel® 25°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 32%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™25°

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index0.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover40%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

31°
RealFeel® 24°
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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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™24°

WindW 9 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity61%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point19° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover28%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

29°
RealFeel® 24°
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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Mostly sunny

RealFeel Shade™24°

WindW 7 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity59%

Indoor Humidity28% (Very Dry)

Dew Point16° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover15%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

27°
RealFeel® 23°
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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Sunny

RealFeel Shade™23°

WindW 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity57%

Indoor Humidity26% (Very Dry)

Dew Point14° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover2%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

25°
RealFeel® 20°
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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Sunny

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindW 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity57%

Indoor Humidity25% (Very Dry)

Dew Point12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover1%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

22°
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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Clear

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity61%

Indoor Humidity24% (Very Dry)

Dew Point11° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

20°
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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Clear

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity23% (Very Dry)

Dew Point9° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 PM

21°
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 0%
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Clear

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity55%

Indoor Humidity22% (Very Dry)

Dew Point7° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover1%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

20°
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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Clear

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity54%

Indoor Humidity21% (Very Dry)

Dew Point6° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover1%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

19°
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 0%
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Clear

WindWNW 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity57%

Indoor Humidity20% (Very Dry)

Dew Point6° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover2%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

20°
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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Partly cloudy

WindWNW 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity52%

Indoor Humidity20% (Very Dry)

Dew Point5° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover35%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

20°
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 0%
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Intermittent clouds

WindWNW 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity52%

Indoor Humidity20% (Very Dry)

Dew Point5° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover67%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling29800 ft

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