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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 27 degrees, low of 10 degrees. Oh, good morning, Bloomington pals! 🌀️ Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a mix of sunshine and clouds today, just like a good Indiana day should be. I’m peeking out the window here at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, and it’s shaping up to be a cozy one. Temps are going to hover around 27 degrees, so you might want to grab your favorite knit beanie and scarf before heading out. A gentle north wind around 9 mph is blowing through, giving us that crisp, invigorating winter vibe. ❄️ As we move into the evening, things are cooling down to around 10 degrees. Brrr! But fear not, the wind will calm down, making it a perfect night to cozy up with a warm cup of cocoa at Little Italy Market or dive into a good book in the comfort of The Bloomington Bubble. πŸ“šβ˜• Tomorrow is looking pretty similar with more clouds in the forecast, but hey, that’s just nature keeping us on our toes, right? Highs near 27 degrees again, with a gentle southwest wind coming through in the afternoon. Maybe a good day to swing by Landlocked Music & Tracks Music and pick up some new tunes for your evening soundtrack. 🎡 So, my friends, embrace the winter chill, layer up, and enjoy the simple beauty of a Bloomington day. Remember, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just different kinds of good weather. Stay warm and cozy out there! ☺️🧣🌬️

High: 27Β°F | Low: 10Β°F

Oh, good morning, Bloomington pals! 🌀️ Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a mix of sunshine and clouds today, just like a good Indiana day should be. I'm peeking out the window here at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, and it's shaping up to be a cozy one.

Temps are going to hover around 27 degrees, so you might want to grab your favorite knit beanie and scarf before heading out. A gentle north wind around 9 mph is blowing through, giving us that crisp, invigorating winter vibe. ❄️

As we move into the evening, things are cooling down to around 10 degrees. Brrr! But fear not, the wind will calm down, making it a perfect night to cozy up with a warm cup of cocoa at Little Italy Market or dive into a good book in the comfort of The Bloomington Bubble. πŸ“šβ˜•

Tomorrow is looking pretty similar with more clouds in the forecast, but hey, that's just nature keeping us on our toes, right? Highs near 27 degrees again, with a gentle southwest wind coming through in the afternoon. Maybe a good day to swing by Landlocked Music & Tracks Music and pick up some new tunes for your evening soundtrack. 🎡

So, my friends, embrace the winter chill, layer up, and enjoy the simple beauty of a Bloomington day. Remember, there's no such thing as bad weather, just different kinds of good weather. Stay warm and cozy out there! ☺️🧣🌬️

Last updated: February 4, 2026 11:30 am

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