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Snow

Thu, 3/5, 4:00 PM - Fri, 3/6, 3:00 PM

Snow

2 AM

-2°
RealFeel® -12°
Frigid
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Frigid
-24° to -11°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 8 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity10% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover67%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling16900 ft

3 AM

-4°
RealFeel® -13°
Frigid
RealFeel Guide
Frigid
-24° to -11°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 8 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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rain drop 0%
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Intermittent clouds

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity67%

Indoor Humidity9% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover73%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling12700 ft

4 AM

-2°
RealFeel® -10°
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 cloudy

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity61%

Indoor Humidity9% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover79%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling12700 ft

5 AM

-1°
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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Mostly cloudy

WindNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity60%

Indoor Humidity9% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover84%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling12700 ft

6 AM

-1°
RealFeel® -7°
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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Cloudy

WindNW 6 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity58%

Indoor Humidity9% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover90%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling9000 ft

7 AM

2°
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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Intermittent clouds

WindWNW 6 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity46%

Indoor Humidity8% (Dangerously Dry)

Dew Point-15° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover69%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling16900 ft

8 AM

1°
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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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™0°

WindWNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index0.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity11% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-9° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™4 (Dull)

Cloud Cover59%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

3°
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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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™0°

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity63%

Indoor Humidity12% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-8° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover50%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

6°
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 0%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™8°

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity61%

Indoor Humidity13% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-5° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover66%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling9000 ft

11 AM

11°
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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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™14°

WindN 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity58%

Indoor Humidity15% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point-1° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™4 (Dull)

Cloud Cover83%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling5700 ft

12 PM

15°
RealFeel® 18°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™18°

WindNNE 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.5 (Low)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity55%

Indoor Humidity17% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point2° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4200 ft

1 PM

18°
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 29%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindNE 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity54%

Indoor Humidity19% (Extremely Dry)

Dew Point4° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4200 ft

2 PM

20°
RealFeel® 21°
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 29%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™21°

WindNE 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity55%

Indoor Humidity20% (Very Dry)

Dew Point6° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4200 ft

3 PM

20°
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 35%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™22°

WindNE 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity57%

Indoor Humidity22% (Very Dry)

Dew Point7° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4200 ft

4 PM

22°
RealFeel® 21°
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 66%
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Snow

RealFeel Shade™21°

WindNE 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity56%

Indoor Humidity22% (Very Dry)

Dew Point8° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.22 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling4200 ft

5 PM

19°
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 49%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindNNE 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity65%

Indoor Humidity23% (Very Dry)

Dew Point9° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4200 ft

6 PM

17°
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 70%
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Snow

RealFeel Shade™16°

WindNNW 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity73%

Indoor Humidity24% (Very Dry)

Dew Point10° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.37 in

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling2800 ft

7 PM

15°
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 49%
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Cloudy

WindNW 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity24% (Very Dry)

Dew Point10° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility7 mi

Cloud Ceiling2800 ft

8 PM

17°
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 59%
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Snow

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity25% (Very Dry)

Dew Point11° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.68 in

Visibility1.00 mi

Cloud Ceiling2100 ft

9 PM

17°
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 49%
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Cloudy

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity25% (Very Dry)

Dew Point11° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility6 mi

Cloud Ceiling1400 ft

10 PM

17°
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 73%
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Snow

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity25% (Very Dry)

Dew Point12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.47 in

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling1300 ft

11 PM

18°
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 71%
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Snow

WindNNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity26% (Very Dry)

Dew Point12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.34 in

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling1300 ft

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