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Thursday, April 2

Day

4/2
47°Hi
RealFeel® 48°
Chilly
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Chilly
40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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RealFeel Shade™ 42°
Chilly
RealFeel Guide
Chilly
40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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Some sun

Max UV Index5.0 (Moderate)

WindNNW 8 mph

Wind Gusts18 mph

Probability of Precipitation0%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover48%

Night

4/2
29°Lo
RealFeel® 20°
Very Cold
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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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Mainly clear and cold

WindNE 8 mph

Wind Gusts17 mph

Probability of Precipitation0%

Probability of Thunderstorms0%

Precipitation0.00 in

Cloud Cover11%

Sun & Moon

12 hrs 45 mins
Rise 5:38 AM
Set 6:23 PM
Waning Gibbous
Rise 7:25 PM
Set 5:56 AM

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4/2
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Forecast
47°
29°
Average
54°
34°
Last Year
71°
40°
Record
80°
1963
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