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- MCCSC board to take up pay, stipends, and financial update at first 2026 meeting
- Bloomington board of public works to consider $424K contract for Hopewell South infrastructure design
- Jan. 26, 2026: Snow, cold, jail, basketball, buses, gun threat
- Snow impact: Bloomington trash pickup delayed indefinitely, no MCCSC school on Monday
- Civic Solver: Jan. 26, 2026
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish
- Monroe County property transfers through Jan. 22, 2026
- Bloomington delays sanitation pickup again; revised schedule begins Jan. 28
- Bloomington digs out after Winter Storm Fern drops a foot of snow, roads slowly reopen Sunday
- Monroe County issues travel warning; courts, county offices to close Monday as storm and extreme cold continue
- Hundreds Brave the Cold as IU Football Celebrates CFP Title at Memorial Stadium, Mellencamp Joins for “Hurts So Good”
- MCCSC schools locked down after reported threat; police checking buildings
- Downtown Bloomington crowds celebrate IU title; police report small fires, minor damage, one arrest
- Gallery: Indiana Football National Champions
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High: 23°F | Low: -6°F
Well, good morning, Bloomington! Let's take a peek at what Mother Nature has in store for us today. 🌤️ It looks like we've got a mix of everything coming our way, so grab your coat and your sunglasses—it's gonna be a day of layers!
We're starting off with some scattered flurries this morning, giving us that cozy winter wonderland vibe. ❄️ But don't let those flurries fool you, because by midday, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with a high near 23. And hold onto your hat, or in our case, your winter beanie, because we've got a northwest wind blowing around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 🌬️
As we head into the evening, those scattered flurries will bid us adieu before 7pm, making way for some partly cloudy skies. And get this, the low tonight is dipping down to -6, so it's definitely a snuggle-up-under-the-blankets kind of night. Brrr! ❄️
But wait, there's more! Tomorrow, we can expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 18. Now, that's what I call a classic winter day in Bloomington. Just remember to bundle up because the wind chill values could make it feel as low as -17. Yikes! 🥶
So, my fellow Bloomingtonians, it's all about staying warm and cozy today. Whether you're grabbing a cup of joe at The Uptown Cafe or picking up some fresh tortillas at La Bodega Latin Market, make sure to dress for the weather and enjoy the beauty of our lovely town, even on the chilliest days. Stay warm out there, and I'll catch you next time with more neighborhood weather updates! 🌳☕
Last updated: January 27, 2026 4:35 pm
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