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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 61 degrees, low of 36 degrees. Ah, good morning, Bloomington! 🌞 Looks like we’re in for a delightful day today. The sun is shining bright, painting the sky a lovely shade of blue over our little slice of Indiana paradise. I see a few fluffy clouds drifting by, but nothing to rain on our parade! Temperatures are feeling just right—reaching a high near 61. That delightful West wind is whispering through the trees at around 10 to 16 mph, giving us that invigorating autumn feel. 🍂 So, grab your favorite cozy sweater and maybe a hat to keep your locks in check with those gusts reaching up to 31 mph. It’s a good day to let your hair dance in the wind! As we saunter into the evening, the clouds might gather ’round for a bit of a cozy get-together, but don’t worry—they’ll gradually clear out before you know it. A gentle North northeast wind will be joining us at a leisurely pace of 3 to 8 mph, guiding us into a calm and peaceful night. Now, don’t be surprised if you wake up to some delicate areas of frost tomorrow morning before 8 am. Mother Nature’s way of sprinkling a bit of winter magic on our lawns! But fear not, as the day will unfold into another sunny delight with a high near 60. A light north northeast wind will be our companion, keeping things just as pleasant as can be. So, whether you’re strolling along Kirkwood Avenue, popping into Global Gifts for a little treasure hunt, or catching the tune of Trombone Guy serenading the streets, today is looking just grand for whatever your heart desires. Enjoy this lovely day, my fellow Bloomingtonians! 😊🌤️

High: 61°F | Low: 36°F

Ah, good morning, Bloomington! 🌞 Looks like we're in for a delightful day today. The sun is shining bright, painting the sky a lovely shade of blue over our little slice of Indiana paradise. I see a few fluffy clouds drifting by, but nothing to rain on our parade!

Temperatures are feeling just right—reaching a high near 61. That delightful West wind is whispering through the trees at around 10 to 16 mph, giving us that invigorating autumn feel. 🍂 So, grab your favorite cozy sweater and maybe a hat to keep your locks in check with those gusts reaching up to 31 mph. It's a good day to let your hair dance in the wind!

As we saunter into the evening, the clouds might gather 'round for a bit of a cozy get-together, but don't worry—they'll gradually clear out before you know it. A gentle North northeast wind will be joining us at a leisurely pace of 3 to 8 mph, guiding us into a calm and peaceful night.

Now, don't be surprised if you wake up to some delicate areas of frost tomorrow morning before 8 am. Mother Nature's way of sprinkling a bit of winter magic on our lawns! But fear not, as the day will unfold into another sunny delight with a high near 60. A light north northeast wind will be our companion, keeping things just as pleasant as can be.

So, whether you're strolling along Kirkwood Avenue, popping into Global Gifts for a little treasure hunt, or catching the tune of Trombone Guy serenading the streets, today is looking just grand for whatever your heart desires. Enjoy this lovely day, my fellow Bloomingtonians! 😊🌤️

Last updated: April 19, 2026 11:30 am

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