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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 78 degrees, low of 58 degrees. Looks like we’ve got a classic Bloomington day ahead of us! 🌤️ It’s going to start off partly sunny with a high near 78, so you might want to grab a light jacket if you’re out and about this morning. The wind is going to be coming in from the west-southwest at about 10 mph, with little gusts of up to 21 mph to keep things interesting. 🌬️ As we head into the afternoon, those clouds will make way for mostly clear skies and a gentle westward breeze around 6 mph, eventually calming down as we ease into the evening. It’s shaping up to be a great evening for a leisurely stroll around town or maybe a picnic at Oliver Winery up north. 🍇🧺 Tomorrow, get ready for some more sunshine as the high climbs to a toasty 85 degrees. The wind will be playing it cool in the morning but will pick up to a gentle southward breeze of 5 to 8 mph by the afternoon. It’s the kind of day that calls for an ice-cold lemonade on the porch or a visit to La Bodega Latin Market for some fresh tortillas and tasty treats. 🍋🌮 So, whether you’re planning a visit to The Quarry (even though it’s closed, the memories are always open!) or perhaps a stroll around Jordan Hall of Science, it looks like the weather is on our side today. Enjoy every moment of this Bloomington day, my friends! 🌳☀️

High: 78°F | Low: 58°F

Looks like we've got a classic Bloomington day ahead of us! 🌤️ It's going to start off partly sunny with a high near 78, so you might want to grab a light jacket if you're out and about this morning. The wind is going to be coming in from the west-southwest at about 10 mph, with little gusts of up to 21 mph to keep things interesting. 🌬️

As we head into the afternoon, those clouds will make way for mostly clear skies and a gentle westward breeze around 6 mph, eventually calming down as we ease into the evening. It's shaping up to be a great evening for a leisurely stroll around town or maybe a picnic at Oliver Winery up north. 🍇🧺

Tomorrow, get ready for some more sunshine as the high climbs to a toasty 85 degrees. The wind will be playing it cool in the morning but will pick up to a gentle southward breeze of 5 to 8 mph by the afternoon. It's the kind of day that calls for an ice-cold lemonade on the porch or a visit to La Bodega Latin Market for some fresh tortillas and tasty treats. 🍋🌮

So, whether you're planning a visit to The Quarry (even though it's closed, the memories are always open!) or perhaps a stroll around Jordan Hall of Science, it looks like the weather is on our side today. Enjoy every moment of this Bloomington day, my friends! 🌳☀️

Last updated: April 16, 2026 11:35 am

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