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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 50 degrees, low of 32 degrees. Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a little taste of winter today, my friends! 🌨️🧣 So, if you’re planning to venture out to places like the cozy IU Campus or maybe The Tap for some warm beverages, you might want to grab that trusty umbrella. Yep, we’ve got snow in the forecast, possibly mixed with a bit of rain in the early morning hours. As we start our day, that fluffy white stuff might be dancing around us until around 9 am, then it might just turn into a gentle snowfall. It’s like the sky is sprinkling a little bit of magic on our Bloomington town. ❄️✨ Temperatures are looking to be around 32°F overnight, so be sure to bundle up if you’re out and about. But hey, as we move through the day, things are looking up! By afternoon, we might see a high near 50°F, so it’s like a little weather rollercoaster, isn’t it? Hang on tight, Bloomington! And guess what? By the time evening rolls around, we’re in for a mostly clear sky as the night falls. 🌙 So, if you’re strolling by WonderLab Science Museum or heading to the Indiana Memorial Union for a cozy evening, it might just be a perfect porch-sitting kind of night. Remember to stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the beauty of our Bloomington weather, no matter what it brings our way today. And hey, a little snow can be quite delightful, don’t you think? So, grab that hot cocoa, my neighbors, and let’s embrace the day! 🌦️☕

High: 50°F | Low: 32°F

Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a little taste of winter today, my friends! 🌨️🧣 So, if you're planning to venture out to places like the cozy IU Campus or maybe The Tap for some warm beverages, you might want to grab that trusty umbrella. Yep, we've got snow in the forecast, possibly mixed with a bit of rain in the early morning hours.

As we start our day, that fluffy white stuff might be dancing around us until around 9 am, then it might just turn into a gentle snowfall. It's like the sky is sprinkling a little bit of magic on our Bloomington town. ❄️✨

Temperatures are looking to be around 32°F overnight, so be sure to bundle up if you're out and about. But hey, as we move through the day, things are looking up! By afternoon, we might see a high near 50°F, so it's like a little weather rollercoaster, isn't it? Hang on tight, Bloomington!

And guess what? By the time evening rolls around, we're in for a mostly clear sky as the night falls. 🌙 So, if you're strolling by WonderLab Science Museum or heading to the Indiana Memorial Union for a cozy evening, it might just be a perfect porch-sitting kind of night.

Remember to stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the beauty of our Bloomington weather, no matter what it brings our way today. And hey, a little snow can be quite delightful, don't you think? So, grab that hot cocoa, my neighbors, and let's embrace the day! 🌦️☕

Last updated: February 26, 2026 5:00 am

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