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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 64 degrees, low of 40 degrees. Peeking out my window, it looks like Mother Nature is keeping things interesting for us here in Bloomington today! 🌦️ We’ve got a mix of scattered showers on the agenda, so you might want to keep that trusty umbrella nearby if you’re planning to be out and about later on. Our beloved Wells Library might not be sinking today, but the rain sure is making an appearance. The temperature is holding steady around 64, with a gentle southwest wind keeping things moving at around 11 mph. Don’t be surprised by the occasional gust—it’s just the wind showing off a bit. 💨 As we move into the evening, those scattered showers will be wrapping up before 7pm, leaving us with mostly cloudy skies and a cozy low of around 40. The west northwest wind will be breezing through at 5 to 10 mph, giving us that classic autumn feel. 🍂 Looking ahead to tomorrow, we’ve got a little sunshine peeking through the clouds! 🌤️ The day starts off partly sunny before gradually becoming sunnier, with a high near 61. A gentle west southwest wind at 3 to 7 mph will be there to keep us company as we go about our day. So, whether you’re planning a visit to the Upland Brewing Company, browsing the shelves at Book Corner, taking a romantic stroll around the Rose Well House, or exploring the trails at the Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve, just remember to grab that umbrella and maybe a cozy sweater for later. Stay dry, Bloomington! ☔🧥

High: 64°F | Low: 40°F

Peeking out my window, it looks like Mother Nature is keeping things interesting for us here in Bloomington today! 🌦️ We've got a mix of scattered showers on the agenda, so you might want to keep that trusty umbrella nearby if you're planning to be out and about later on.

Our beloved Wells Library might not be sinking today, but the rain sure is making an appearance. The temperature is holding steady around 64, with a gentle southwest wind keeping things moving at around 11 mph. Don't be surprised by the occasional gust—it's just the wind showing off a bit. 💨

As we move into the evening, those scattered showers will be wrapping up before 7pm, leaving us with mostly cloudy skies and a cozy low of around 40. The west northwest wind will be breezing through at 5 to 10 mph, giving us that classic autumn feel. 🍂

Looking ahead to tomorrow, we've got a little sunshine peeking through the clouds! 🌤️ The day starts off partly sunny before gradually becoming sunnier, with a high near 61. A gentle west southwest wind at 3 to 7 mph will be there to keep us company as we go about our day.

So, whether you're planning a visit to the Upland Brewing Company, browsing the shelves at Book Corner, taking a romantic stroll around the Rose Well House, or exploring the trails at the Amy Weingartner Branigin Peninsula Preserve, just remember to grab that umbrella and maybe a cozy sweater for later. Stay dry, Bloomington! ☔🧥

Last updated: March 7, 2026 4:32 pm

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