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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 55 degrees, low of 46 degrees. Peeking out the window this morning, it seems Bloomington’s got its cozy sweater weather going on. The sky’s a bit moody with those clouds hanging around, but it’s not all doom and gloom—just the kind of day that invites you to linger over a cup of coffee at The Trojan Horse, maybe with a warm gyro in hand 🥙. As we wander into the afternoon, keep an eye out for a little sprinkle—just a 20% chance, but you know how these things go. Might be wise to tuck a small umbrella in your bag if you’re heading to the IU Office of University Archives to dive into some history 🏛️📚. Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s, so it’s a great excuse to pull on that favorite hoodie. And with a bit of a breeze picking up, I’d say it’s perfect for a brisk walk down the B-Line Trail 🚲. You might even work up an appetite for some bulk bin goodies at Bloomingfoods 🛒🥕. Tonight, temperatures dip a bit more, making it feel like one of those evenings best spent on the porch with a warm drink, perhaps swapping ghost stories about Dunn Cemetery’s crying babies 👶🌑. Winds will get a bit feisty—up to 41 mph gusts—so hold onto your hats and porch furniture! All in all, it’s one of those Bloomington days that feels like a gentle nudge toward autumn’s embrace. Stay warm and maybe take a moment to enjoy the rustling leaves. 😊

High: 55°F | Low: 46°F

Peeking out the window this morning, it seems Bloomington's got its cozy sweater weather going on. The sky's a bit moody with those clouds hanging around, but it's not all doom and gloom—just the kind of day that invites you to linger over a cup of coffee at The Trojan Horse, maybe with a warm gyro in hand 🥙.

As we wander into the afternoon, keep an eye out for a little sprinkle—just a 20% chance, but you know how these things go. Might be wise to tuck a small umbrella in your bag if you're heading to the IU Office of University Archives to dive into some history 🏛️📚.

Temperatures will hover in the mid-50s, so it's a great excuse to pull on that favorite hoodie. And with a bit of a breeze picking up, I’d say it’s perfect for a brisk walk down the B-Line Trail 🚲. You might even work up an appetite for some bulk bin goodies at Bloomingfoods 🛒🥕.

Tonight, temperatures dip a bit more, making it feel like one of those evenings best spent on the porch with a warm drink, perhaps swapping ghost stories about Dunn Cemetery's crying babies 👶🌑. Winds will get a bit feisty—up to 41 mph gusts—so hold onto your hats and porch furniture!

All in all, it's one of those Bloomington days that feels like a gentle nudge toward autumn's embrace. Stay warm and maybe take a moment to enjoy the rustling leaves. 😊

Last updated: March 14, 2026 11:30 am

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