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Sun, 12/7, 1:00 AM - Sun, 12/7, 1:00 PM

Snow

12 AM

27°
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 39%
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Cloudy

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover96%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1800 ft

1 AM

26°
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 34%
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Cloudy

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity93%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1700 ft

2 AM

26°
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 34%
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Cloudy

WindW 9 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity98%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1700 ft

3 AM

25°
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 40%
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Cloudy

WindW 9 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity100%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1600 ft

4 AM

25°
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 55%
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Flurries

WindWNW 9 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity100%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Snowtrace

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1700 ft

5 AM

25°
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 42%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity96%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1800 ft

6 AM

25°
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 55%
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Flurries

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity91%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Snowtrace

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

7 AM

25°
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 1%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7900 ft

8 AM

25°
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 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™18°

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

26°
RealFeel® 19°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™19°

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

27°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindWNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

27°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™18°

WindWNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity82%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

27°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™18°

WindWNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity81%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

28°
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 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

27°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™22°

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

26°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™22°

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point21° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point21° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

24°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindNW 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling19400 ft

6 PM

22°
RealFeel® 19°
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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Cloudy

WindNNW 6 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity91%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling17700 ft

7 PM

21°
RealFeel® 19°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 3%
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Cloudy

WindNNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity95%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling16700 ft

8 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 3%
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Cloudy

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling15700 ft

9 PM

21°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 3%
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Cloudy

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity93%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

10 PM

21°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 3%
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Cloudy

WindNNW 5 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity94%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover98%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling12100 ft

11 PM

21°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 3%
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Cloudy

WindNNW 6 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity95%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling9600 ft

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