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3 - 6 in

Sun, 3/15, 8:00 AM - Mon, 3/16, 1:00 AM

Snow

7 AM

31°
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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Cloudy
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday

WindN 20 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity93%

Indoor Humidity38% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling800 ft

8 AM

30°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™9°

WindNNE 21 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts29 mph

Humidity98%

Indoor Humidity38% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling1100 ft

9 AM

31°
RealFeel® 10°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™10°

WindN 23 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts30 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity38% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Snow0.31 in

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling1600 ft

10 AM

30°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™8°

WindN 25 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.5 (Low)

Wind Gusts35 mph

Humidity89%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

11 AM

30°
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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Snow
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Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™7°

WindN 27 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.7 (Low)

Wind Gusts40 mph

Humidity89%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

12 PM

30°
RealFeel® 6°
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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Snow
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Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™6°

WindN 28 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts45 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

1 PM

29°
RealFeel® 6°
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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Snow
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Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™6°

WindN 29 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts50 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

2 PM

30°
RealFeel® 6°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™6°

WindN 30 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts52 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

3 PM

29°
RealFeel® 5°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™5°

WindN 31 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.8 (Low)

Wind Gusts55 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Snow0.31 in

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

4 PM

28°
RealFeel® 3°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™3°

WindN 32 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.5 (Low)

Wind Gusts58 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

5 PM

27°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™0°

WindNNW 33 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.4 (Low)

Wind Gusts56 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2300 ft

6 PM

24°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™-4°

WindNNW 33 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts55 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2600 ft

7 PM

21°
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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Snow
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

RealFeel Shade™-8°

WindNNW 33 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts52 mph

Humidity89%

Indoor Humidity29% (Very Dry)

Dew Point18° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Snow0.29 in

Visibility3 mi

Cloud Ceiling2900 ft

8 PM

21°
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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Flurries
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

WindNNW 33 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts48 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity27% (Very Dry)

Dew Point15° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Snowtrace

Visibility1.04 mi

Cloud Ceiling3100 ft

9 PM

17°
RealFeel® -12°
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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Flurries
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

WindNNW 30 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts46 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity26% (Very Dry)

Dew Point12° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover98%

Snowtrace

Visibility0.77 mi

Cloud Ceiling3400 ft

10 PM

16°
RealFeel® -12°
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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Cloudy
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

WindNNW 29 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts40 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity24% (Very Dry)

Dew Point10° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility0.55 mi

Cloud Ceiling3700 ft

11 PM

14°
RealFeel® -14°
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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Cloudy
alerts

Blizzard Warning

7:00 AM Sunday - 7:00 AM Monday
alerts

High Wind Warning

1:00 PM Sunday - 4:00 AM Monday

WindNNW 28 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts38 mph

Humidity76%

Indoor Humidity22% (Very Dry)

Dew Point8° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility0.77 mi

Cloud Ceiling3400 ft

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