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- 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
- Live hoops updates: Bloomington South vs. Martinsville (Saturday 1:30 p.m.)
- Bloomingtonโs Freezefest braves bitter cold with ice art, chili, and Hoosier pride

- 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 โHurts So Goodโ
- 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
- Indiana looks to complete their fairytale season with a National Title
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๐ BloomingtonOnline Weather Report
High: 8ยฐF | Low: -2ยฐF
Well, good morning, Bloomington! ๐ Let's take a peek at what the sky has in store for us today. Looks like we're starting off with mostly sunny skies, but boy, is it chilly out there! Highs barely nudging above 8 degrees, and with that wind chill, it might feel more like -12. Brr! โ๏ธ
So, if you're heading out for a stroll down Kirkwood Avenue or planning a cozy visit to the Grunwald Gallery of Art, be sure to bundle up nice and warm. A hot cup of coffee from Hive might just be the perfect companion for today's frosty weather, don't you think? โ
As we move into the evening, our trusty weather app is whispering something about patchy blowing snow headed our way after 1 am. Don't be surprised if you wake up to a dusting of the white stuff tomorrow! And for those night owls out there, remember to check out the stars above the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD) before hitting the hay. ๐
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures dipping down to around -2, but with that pesky wind chill, it might feel more like -15. Yikes! ๐ฌ๏ธ
As for tomorrow, we're looking at a slight warm-up with highs near 24. Still brisk, but hey, it's progress! Maybe a Dagwood's Deli Sub Shop sandwich for lunch will help keep you toasty while you're out and about. ๐ฅช
Remember to keep an eye out for patchy blowing snow in the morning, and by the afternoon, it should transition to mostly cloudy skies. A porch-sitting evening might just be on the horizon, as long as you're bundled up nice and snug. ๐ฅ๏ธ
Stay warm out there, neighbors! And as always, your friendly Bloomington weather reporter is here to keep you in the loop. Have a wonderful day, and don't forget your mittens! ๐๐งค
Last updated: January 26, 2026 11:38 am
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