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3 AM

35°
RealFeel® 27°
Cold
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Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Fog

WindWSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity74%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover90%

Visibility1.00 mi

Cloud Ceiling4300 ft

4 AM

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 0%
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Fog

WindWNW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity79%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover64%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling500 ft

5 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 0%
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Fog

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover33%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 AM

30°
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 0%
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Fog

WindWNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity89%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover10%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 AM

29°
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 0%
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Fog

WindWNW 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 AM

29°
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 0%
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Fog

RealFeel Shade™24°

WindNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity92%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™2 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

30°
RealFeel® 27°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Fog

RealFeel Shade™25°

WindNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts9 mph

Humidity91%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility0.50 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

31°
RealFeel® 32°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Fog

RealFeel Shade™28°

WindNW 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility1.00 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

32°
RealFeel® 37°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
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Fog

RealFeel Shade™32°

WindNNW 4 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts5 mph

Humidity84%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility2 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

33°
RealFeel® 40°
Chilly
RealFeel Guide
Chilly
40° to 52°
Jacket or sweater is recommended.
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rain drop 0%
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Fog

RealFeel Shade™34°

WindN 2 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts4 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility4 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

34°
RealFeel® 38°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™33°

WindSE 5 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts6 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

33°
RealFeel® 33°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™30°

WindSSE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™8 (Bright)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

33°
RealFeel® 31°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™28°

WindSSE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™6 (Medium)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

32°
RealFeel® 29°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly sunny

RealFeel Shade™29°

WindSSE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™2 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 PM

31°
RealFeel® 27°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 0%
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Partly cloudy

WindSSE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts12 mph

Humidity83%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 PM

31°
RealFeel® 26°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 0%
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Partly cloudy

WindSSE 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts10 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover46%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 PM

30°
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 4%
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Cloudy

WindSSE 8 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 PM

31°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 4%
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Cloudy

WindSSE 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 PM

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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 4%
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Cloudy

WindSSE 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts22 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 PM

33°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 6%
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Cloudy

WindSSE 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity87%

Indoor Humidity38% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 PM

34°
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.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 6%
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Cloudy

WindSSE 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts21 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity39% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

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