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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 19 degrees, low of 0 degrees. Oh hey there, Bloomington buds! πŸŒ³β˜• Looks like we’ve got a bit of a wintry mix on the horizon todayβ€”perfect excuse to cozy up with a warm cup of joe from Rainbow Bakery, am I right? πŸŒˆβ˜• So, the day is starting off with some scattered snow showers dancing around, giving our city that magical winter wonderland feel. β„οΈβœ¨ With a high near 19, it’s definitely a bundle-up kind of day. Don’t forget your gloves and scarf if you’re heading out to explore Leonard Springs Nature Park or maybe tackle those infamous Ballantine Hall Stairs! πŸžοΈπŸ§— Later on, we might see some scattered flurries and isolated snow showers before 7 pm, so keep an eye out for those fluffy flakes. By evening, things calm down a bit, with mostly cloudy skies and a chilly low around 0. Brrr! πŸŒ™β„οΈ But hey, don’t let the cold get you down because tomorrow is looking a bit brighter! We’ll have some sunshine peeking through, with a high near 25. Sounds like a perfect day to take a stroll through the historic gardens at Wylie House Museum or maybe swing by The Butcher’s Block for some cozy comfort food. 🏑πŸ₯©πŸ² As we head into the afternoon, expect a calm wind in the morning that’ll shift to a gentle southwest breeze around 6 mph. Feels like a porch-sitting evening to me! 🌀️🌬️ So, grab your winter coat, your favorite mug, and maybe a good book to snuggle up with. Stay warm out there, Bloomington! I’ll catch you next time with more local weather updates. Until then, enjoy the snowy scenery and stay cozy! β„οΈβ˜•πŸ§£

High: 19Β°F | Low: 0Β°F

Oh hey there, Bloomington buds! πŸŒ³β˜• Looks like we've got a bit of a wintry mix on the horizon todayβ€”perfect excuse to cozy up with a warm cup of joe from Rainbow Bakery, am I right? πŸŒˆβ˜•

So, the day is starting off with some scattered snow showers dancing around, giving our city that magical winter wonderland feel. β„οΈβœ¨ With a high near 19, it's definitely a bundle-up kind of day. Don't forget your gloves and scarf if you're heading out to explore Leonard Springs Nature Park or maybe tackle those infamous Ballantine Hall Stairs! πŸžοΈπŸ§—

Later on, we might see some scattered flurries and isolated snow showers before 7 pm, so keep an eye out for those fluffy flakes. By evening, things calm down a bit, with mostly cloudy skies and a chilly low around 0. Brrr! πŸŒ™β„οΈ

But hey, don't let the cold get you down because tomorrow is looking a bit brighter! We'll have some sunshine peeking through, with a high near 25. Sounds like a perfect day to take a stroll through the historic gardens at Wylie House Museum or maybe swing by The Butcher's Block for some cozy comfort food. 🏑πŸ₯©πŸ²

As we head into the afternoon, expect a calm wind in the morning that'll shift to a gentle southwest breeze around 6 mph. Feels like a porch-sitting evening to me! 🌀️🌬️

So, grab your winter coat, your favorite mug, and maybe a good book to snuggle up with. Stay warm out there, Bloomington! I'll catch you next time with more local weather updates. Until then, enjoy the snowy scenery and stay cozy! β„οΈβ˜•πŸ§£

Last updated: January 31, 2026 4:30 pm

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