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Little to no accumulation

Sat, 3/14, 5:00 AM - Sat, 3/14, 8:00 AM

Snow

Trace - 0.05 in

Sun, 3/15, 12:00 PM - Sun, 3/15, 2:00 PM

Ice

1 AM

50°
RealFeel® 39°
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 54%
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alerts

High Wind Warning

10:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM Friday

WindNW 16 mph

Air QualityUnhealthy

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity34% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point38° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.01 in

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling16100 ft

2 AM

47°
RealFeel® 34°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 51%
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alerts

High Wind Warning

10:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM Friday

WindNW 20 mph

Air QualityUnhealthy

Wind Gusts30 mph

Humidity63%

Indoor Humidity30% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point35° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Rain0.01 in

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling19000 ft

3 AM

44°
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 47%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

High Wind Warning

10:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM Friday

WindWNW 22 mph

Air QualityUnhealthy

Wind Gusts31 mph

Humidity58%

Indoor Humidity39% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point31° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

4 AM

42°
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 40%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

High Wind Warning

10:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM Friday

WindWNW 24 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts33 mph

Humidity54%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

5 AM

39°
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 34%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

High Wind Warning

10:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM Friday

WindWNW 24 mph

Air QualityPoor

Wind Gusts29 mph

Humidity58%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

6 AM

36°
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 34%
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Mostly cloudy
alerts

High Wind Warning

10:00 PM Thursday - 10:00 AM Friday

WindWNW 23 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity62%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

7 AM

34°
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 22%
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Mostly cloudy

WindNW 22 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity65%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point24° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 AM

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 0%
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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™17°

WindWNW 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity69%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™2 (Dark)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

30°
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 0%
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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™12°

WindNW 21 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts27 mph

Humidity74%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

34°
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

RealFeel Shade™17°

WindNW 22 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts31 mph

Humidity64%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

37°
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 0%
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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™21°

WindNW 21 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.7 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts28 mph

Humidity56%

Indoor Humidity33% (Dry)

Dew Point23° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

40°
RealFeel® 30°
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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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™26°

WindNW 20 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.3 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts25 mph

Humidity49%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

42°
RealFeel® 34°
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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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™30°

WindNW 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.5 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity44%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

45°
RealFeel® 36°
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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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™32°

WindNW 21 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index3.3 (Moderate)

Wind Gusts24 mph

Humidity39%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point21° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

46°
RealFeel® 36°
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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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™34°

WindNW 20 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index2.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts24 mph

Humidity36%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™5 (Medium)

Cloud Cover76%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling19800 ft

4 PM

47°
RealFeel® 38°
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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Mostly cloudy

RealFeel Shade™36°

WindNW 18 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts23 mph

Humidity34%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™3 (Dull)

Cloud Cover86%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

5 PM

46°
RealFeel® 36°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™36°

WindNW 16 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts20 mph

Humidity35%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point19° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™2 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

6 PM

45°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™37°

WindNW 13 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.3 (Low)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity36%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point19° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

7 PM

43°
RealFeel® 36°
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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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™36°

WindNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.0 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity39%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

8 PM

41°
RealFeel® 36°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 44%
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Showers

WindNNW 7 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity43%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover94%

Rain0.01 in

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

9 PM

39°
RealFeel® 35°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 41%
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Showers

WindNNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity48%

Indoor Humidity31% (Dry)

Dew Point21° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover91%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling7000 ft

10 PM

38°
RealFeel® 35°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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rain drop 39%
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Cloudy

WindNE 6 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts7 mph

Humidity52%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover90%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling13900 ft

11 PM

37°
RealFeel® 32°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
LEARN MORE
rain drop 19%
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Cloudy

WindENE 7 mph

Air QualityExcellent

Wind Gusts8 mph

Humidity54%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover92%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling12500 ft

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