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Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 24 degrees, low of 23 degrees. Oh, good morning, neighbors! 🌞 Let’s take a peek at what the skies have in store for us today here in our lovely Bloomington. Looks like Mother Nature’s mixing things up a bit for our Thursday! So, it’s starting off a tad chilly, with the clouds hanging around like they’ve got nowhere else to be, giving us a high of about 24. But fear not, as the day unfolds, those temperatures are going to creep up to a cozy 36 as we head into the afternoon. A bit of a breeze from the south southwest, around 6 mph, just enough to make you want to bundle up a bit before you step out the door. Now, here’s where it gets interestingβ€”there’s a chance of snow and freezing rain dancing through the morning, so you might want to keep an eye out for slick spots if you’re heading out for a morning hike at Leonard Springs Nature Park or swinging by the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective for some fresh goodies. By lunchtime, that snow might turn into just some light flurries, like nature’s way of sprinkling a bit of magic on our day! And hey, as we move into the evening, don’t forget to gaze up at the sky near Dunn Cemetery, where the clouds might part just enough to catch a glimpse of the stars. It’s all about finding those little moments of beauty, right? So, grab a warm cup of something comforting from The Olive Leaf and cozy up, because it feels like a porch-sitting evening, don’t you think? Remember, it’s Bloomington, so the weather might have its own plans, but we’re all in this together. So, stay warm, stay safe, and embrace whatever the sky decides to share with us today. Until next time, friends! 🌦️🌲🌟

High: 24Β°F | Low: 23Β°F

Oh, good morning, neighbors! 🌞 Let's take a peek at what the skies have in store for us today here in our lovely Bloomington. Looks like Mother Nature's mixing things up a bit for our Thursday!

So, it's starting off a tad chilly, with the clouds hanging around like they've got nowhere else to be, giving us a high of about 24. But fear not, as the day unfolds, those temperatures are going to creep up to a cozy 36 as we head into the afternoon. A bit of a breeze from the south southwest, around 6 mph, just enough to make you want to bundle up a bit before you step out the door.

Now, here's where it gets interestingβ€”there's a chance of snow and freezing rain dancing through the morning, so you might want to keep an eye out for slick spots if you're heading out for a morning hike at Leonard Springs Nature Park or swinging by the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective for some fresh goodies. By lunchtime, that snow might turn into just some light flurries, like nature's way of sprinkling a bit of magic on our day!

And hey, as we move into the evening, don't forget to gaze up at the sky near Dunn Cemetery, where the clouds might part just enough to catch a glimpse of the stars. It's all about finding those little moments of beauty, right? So, grab a warm cup of something comforting from The Olive Leaf and cozy up, because it feels like a porch-sitting evening, don't you think?

Remember, it's Bloomington, so the weather might have its own plans, but we're all in this together. So, stay warm, stay safe, and embrace whatever the sky decides to share with us today. Until next time, friends! 🌦️🌲🌟

Last updated: February 5, 2026 4:30 pm

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