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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 29 degrees, low of 16 degrees. Oh, good morning, my friendly Bloomington pals! Let’s take a peek at what the sky has in store for us today. 🌥️ It looks like we might be in for a bit of a wintry mix, so grab your cozy hats and mittens before heading out. Around lunchtime, snow showers are likely to dance through our skies, painting a picturesque scene over Dunn Woods and the OT 987 sculpture. ❄️🌳💡 But don’t worry too much about shoveling just yet—it seems we’ll only see less than an inch of the white stuff. As the day unfolds, expect the temperature to hold steady around 29 degrees, with a brisk west wind keeping things lively at 20 mph, gusting up to 34 mph. It’s a day for bundling up, that’s for sure! Maybe a quick stop for a warm slice of deep-dish at Mother Bear’s Pizza could be just the ticket to keep the chill at bay. 🍕 By evening, those scattered snow showers will taper off, leaving us under mostly cloudy skies with a low of 16. The west wind will still be around, blowing at 11 to 18 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph. Maybe a cozy night in by the fireplace is in order, or perhaps a stroll through the IU Biology Greenhouse to escape the cold and marvel at the rainforest wonders. 🌱🌎 Looking ahead to tomorrow, we’re in for a partly sunny day with a high near 29. The west-northwest wind will be a bit calmer at 8 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. It might just feel like a perfect day for chasing the Wells Library Sinking Legend and exploring the mysterious corners of campus. 📚⬇️ So, my dear neighbors, it looks like a day to embrace the wintry whims of Bloomington weather and find joy in the simple pleasures of our charming town. Stay warm, stay safe, and don’t forget to share a smile with those you meet along the way. Here’s to a day filled with cozy moments and warm hearts. Take care, and I’ll catch up with you again soon! 🌟🧣

High: 29°F | Low: 16°F

Oh, good morning, my friendly Bloomington pals! Let's take a peek at what the sky has in store for us today. 🌥️ It looks like we might be in for a bit of a wintry mix, so grab your cozy hats and mittens before heading out.

Around lunchtime, snow showers are likely to dance through our skies, painting a picturesque scene over Dunn Woods and the OT 987 sculpture. ❄️🌳💡 But don't worry too much about shoveling just yet—it seems we'll only see less than an inch of the white stuff.

As the day unfolds, expect the temperature to hold steady around 29 degrees, with a brisk west wind keeping things lively at 20 mph, gusting up to 34 mph. It's a day for bundling up, that's for sure! Maybe a quick stop for a warm slice of deep-dish at Mother Bear's Pizza could be just the ticket to keep the chill at bay. 🍕

By evening, those scattered snow showers will taper off, leaving us under mostly cloudy skies with a low of 16. The west wind will still be around, blowing at 11 to 18 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph. Maybe a cozy night in by the fireplace is in order, or perhaps a stroll through the IU Biology Greenhouse to escape the cold and marvel at the rainforest wonders. 🌱🌎

Looking ahead to tomorrow, we're in for a partly sunny day with a high near 29. The west-northwest wind will be a bit calmer at 8 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. It might just feel like a perfect day for chasing the Wells Library Sinking Legend and exploring the mysterious corners of campus. 📚⬇️

So, my dear neighbors, it looks like a day to embrace the wintry whims of Bloomington weather and find joy in the simple pleasures of our charming town. Stay warm, stay safe, and don't forget to share a smile with those you meet along the way. Here's to a day filled with cozy moments and warm hearts. Take care, and I'll catch up with you again soon! 🌟🧣

Last updated: March 16, 2026 11:30 am

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