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🌞 Today’s Weather

Today’s weather in Bloomington: High of 18 degrees, low of 3 degrees. Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a little taste of winter today, Bloomington pals! πŸŒ¨οΈβ„οΈ The day starts with scattered flurries dancing around before 9 AM, then some isolated snow showers popping in between 9 AM and noon. By the afternoon, we’re back to those friendly flurries again. So, you might want to grab that cozy scarf and bundle up if you’re stepping out early. Highs are reaching up to around 18 degrees, but hold onto your hats because those wind chill values might make it feel more like a chilly -10. Brr, that’s a brisk one! 🧣🌬️ The northwest wind is joining the party, blowing at 6 to 10 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. As the day winds down, we’re looking at mostly cloudy skies with a low around 3 degrees. Wind chill values could dip as low as -4, so make sure to tuck in tight if you’re out and about tonight. The north-northwest wind is keeping things cool at 3 to 7 mph. But hey, don’t fret too much, my Bloomington buddies! Tomorrow’s looking a tad brighter. We’ve got some peeks of sunshine coming through, with highs around 26 degrees. Wind chill values might still be a bit nippy at -3, but the calm wind will be shifting to a more mellow west-southwest breeze at around 5 mph in the afternoon. So, grab that extra cup of coffee, maybe a good book or a cozy blanket, and settle in for a day that’s perfect for staying toasty indoors or taking a peaceful winter stroll through the Sample Gates. Stay warm, stay safe, and have a wonderful day, Bloomington! πŸ˜Šβ˜•πŸŒ¦οΈ

High: 18Β°F | Low: 3Β°F

Looks like Mother Nature is giving us a little taste of winter today, Bloomington pals! πŸŒ¨οΈβ„οΈ The day starts with scattered flurries dancing around before 9 AM, then some isolated snow showers popping in between 9 AM and noon. By the afternoon, we're back to those friendly flurries again. So, you might want to grab that cozy scarf and bundle up if you're stepping out early.

Highs are reaching up to around 18 degrees, but hold onto your hats because those wind chill values might make it feel more like a chilly -10. Brr, that's a brisk one! 🧣🌬️ The northwest wind is joining the party, blowing at 6 to 10 mph with gusts up to 18 mph.

As the day winds down, we're looking at mostly cloudy skies with a low around 3 degrees. Wind chill values could dip as low as -4, so make sure to tuck in tight if you're out and about tonight. The north-northwest wind is keeping things cool at 3 to 7 mph.

But hey, don't fret too much, my Bloomington buddies! Tomorrow's looking a tad brighter. We've got some peeks of sunshine coming through, with highs around 26 degrees. Wind chill values might still be a bit nippy at -3, but the calm wind will be shifting to a more mellow west-southwest breeze at around 5 mph in the afternoon.

So, grab that extra cup of coffee, maybe a good book or a cozy blanket, and settle in for a day that's perfect for staying toasty indoors or taking a peaceful winter stroll through the Sample Gates. Stay warm, stay safe, and have a wonderful day, Bloomington! πŸ˜Šβ˜•πŸŒ¦οΈ

Last updated: January 31, 2026 5:01 am

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