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🌞 Today’s Weather
High: 66°F | Low: 65°F
So, today’s looking like one of those days where the weather just can’t make up its mind—like trying to decide between the pancakes or omelet at The Uptown Cafe. This morning, it’s all about playing peek-a-boo with the rain 🌧️. The skies are mostly cloudy, and we’ve got some showers and thunderstorms making a bit of noise before 4 p.m. If you’re headed over to the Mathers Museum to check out some global artifacts, maybe take an umbrella just in case. You never know when a pop-up shower might join you on the way!
There’s a bit of a breeze from the southwest, with gusts giving the trees a lively dance. It’s a day for a good, sturdy hat if you’re planning to stroll through the Grunwald Gallery of Art or anywhere else around town. By the way, if your plans include a vegan treat at The Owlery, the patio might be a little soggy today, but hey, the indoor vibes are just as cozy and welcoming.
As we move into the evening, those scattered showers will start to taper off by around 8 p.m. The temperature’s doing a slow slide down to 41. Perfect for cozying up with a warm drink and maybe a good book. And with the winds calming a bit, it might just feel nice enough to crack a window and let some fresh, crisp air in. 😊
All in all, it’s a day for layers, a raincoat, and a trusty umbrella. Just remember, a little rain never stopped a true Bloomington spirit! Here's hoping the rest of your day is as enjoyable as a porch-sitting evening with a gentle breeze.
Last updated: March 7, 2026 5:16 am
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- Bloomington council signals support for Hopewell South PUD zoning, but won’t vote sooner than March 25
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- March 5, 2026: Flock cameras, water rates, residential TIF, prosecutor candidates, 78F° on Friday
- Bloomington city council adopts resolution on Flock license-plate reader cameras as ‘first step’
- Business community raises concerns over proposed Bloomington water rate increases

- Film: ‘Dead City Punx’ documentary to premiere in Los Angeles, no Bloomington screening announced
- Monroe County sheriff says deputies will enforce Indiana law criminalizing sleeping on public property
- Video: Public comment over license-plate reader surveillance, Resolution 2026-04 at Bloomington City Council meeting – March 4, 2026
- Buskirk-Chumley Theater announces Paula Poundstone show, Cosmic Songwriter Festival presales now open
- Music Tigers Jaw’s “BREEZER” Offers Soft-Light Escape as War and Political Fantasy Swallow the News
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