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8 AM

32°
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 42%
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Flurries

RealFeel Shade™21°

WindWNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity68%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snowtrace

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling10100 ft

9 AM

32°
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 38%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™23°

WindWNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling8900 ft

10 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 43%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™22°

WindNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7800 ft

11 AM

32°
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 47%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™23°

WindNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling6700 ft

12 PM

33°
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 51%
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Rain and snow

RealFeel Shade™22°

WindNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity75%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Snow0.09 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling6700 ft

1 PM

32°
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 41%
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Mostly cloudy w/ showers

RealFeel Shade™16°

WindNW 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling6700 ft

2 PM

32°
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 39%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™16°

WindNW 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling6700 ft

3 PM

32°
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 37%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™17°

WindNW 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling9300 ft

4 PM

32°
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 37%
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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™17°

WindNW 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling12000 ft

5 PM

32°
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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Intermittent clouds

RealFeel Shade™17°

WindNW 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover70%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

6 PM

32°
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 44%
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Mostly cloudy w/ flurries

WindNW 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover70%

Snow0.09 in

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

7 PM

31°
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 25%
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Cloudy

WindNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

8 PM

30°
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 20%
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Cloudy

WindNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

9 PM

30°
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 20%
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Cloudy

WindNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

10 PM

29°
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 20%
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Cloudy

WindNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity82%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

11 PM

29°
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 20%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

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