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Little to no accumulation

Wed, 12/31, 3:00 PM - Wed, 12/31, 7:00 PM

Snow

5 AM

30°
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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Mostly cloudy

WindWNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity89%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover84%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

6 AM

30°
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 1%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

7 AM

30°
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 7%
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Cloudy

WindW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4100 ft

8 AM

30°
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 7%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™18°

WindW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity90%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling3700 ft

9 AM

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 6%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindW 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity87%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling3400 ft

10 AM

32°
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 4%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindW 14 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4300 ft

11 AM

33°
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 4%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™20°

WindW 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.5 (Low)

Wind Gusts18 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity38% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling5300 ft

12 PM

34°
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 7%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™21°

WindW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity38% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling6200 ft

1 PM

35°
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 46%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™22°

WindW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.5 (Low)

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity38% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling4700 ft

2 PM

34°
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°

WindW 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts24 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity38% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling3200 ft

3 PM

34°
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 54%
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Flurries

RealFeel Shade™18°

WindW 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity38% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.1

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling1700 ft

4 PM

33°
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 47%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™19°

WindW 17 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity38% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1800 ft

5 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 44%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover98%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling1900 ft

6 PM

31°
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 48%
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Flurries

WindNW 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.1

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

7 PM

28°
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 7%
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Cloudy

WindNW 15 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts24 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

8 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 4%
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Cloudy

WindNNW 14 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point21° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

9 PM

23°
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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Cloudy

WindNNW 14 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity29% (Very Dry)

Dew Point18° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

10 PM

21°
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 4%
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Cloudy

WindN 12 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity27% (Very Dry)

Dew Point15° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling11300 ft

11 PM

19°
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 4%
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Cloudy

WindN 10 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity74%

Indoor Humidity25% (Very Dry)

Dew Point12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

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