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3 - 6 in

Sat, 12/6, 4:00 PM - Sun, 12/7, 7:00 AM

Snow

6 AM

20°
RealFeel® 7°
Bitterly Cold
RealFeel Guide
Bitterly Cold
-10° to 9°
Caution advised. Frostbite to exposed skin within 15 minutes. Hypothermia likely without protective clothing.
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Partly cloudy

WindSSW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity75%

Indoor Humidity26% (Very Dry)

Dew Point14° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover38%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling26000 ft

7 AM

21°
RealFeel® 10°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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Cloudy

WindSSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity78%

Indoor Humidity27% (Very Dry)

Dew Point15° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

8 AM

21°
RealFeel® 12°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™12°

WindSSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity82%

Indoor Humidity28% (Very Dry)

Dew Point17° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

9 AM

24°
RealFeel® 15°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™15°

WindSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity29% (Very Dry)

Dew Point18° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

10 AM

27°
RealFeel® 19°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™19°

WindSW 9 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity75%

Indoor Humidity30% (Dry)

Dew Point20° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

11 AM

29°
RealFeel® 21°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™19°

WindSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity75%

Indoor Humidity32% (Dry)

Dew Point22° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

12 PM

31°
RealFeel® 23°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™21°

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity76%

Indoor Humidity34% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

1 PM

32°
RealFeel® 24°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™22°

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index1.1 (Low)

Wind Gusts13 mph

Humidity76%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point25° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

2 PM

33°
RealFeel® 25°
Cold
RealFeel Guide
Cold
25° to 39°
Coats and hats are appropriate, consider gloves and a scarf.
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™25°

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.9 (Low)

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity77%

Indoor Humidity35% (Dry)

Dew Point26° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

3 PM

32°
RealFeel® 24°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™24°

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.6 (Low)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity80%

Indoor Humidity36% (Dry)

Dew Point27° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™1 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling30000 ft

4 PM

32°
RealFeel® 23°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

RealFeel Shade™23°

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Max UV Index0.2 (Low)

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity85%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling24900 ft

5 PM

31°
RealFeel® 22°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindWSW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts17 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling19800 ft

6 PM

31°
RealFeel® 22°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity90%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point28° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility10 mi

Cloud Ceiling14700 ft

7 PM

32°
RealFeel® 22°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity89%

Indoor Humidity37% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

8 PM

32°
RealFeel® 22°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity88%

Indoor Humidity38% (Dry)

Dew Point29° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

9 PM

34°
RealFeel® 23°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 12 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts16 mph

Humidity86%

Indoor Humidity39% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover99%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

10 PM

33°
RealFeel® 23°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts15 mph

Humidity90%

Indoor Humidity38% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover100%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

11 PM

32°
RealFeel® 23°
Very Cold
RealFeel Guide
Very Cold
10° to 24°
Caution advised. Older adults, infants, and those with sensitive medical conditions, should be well dressed to protect from hypothermia and frostbite. Coat, hat, gloves and a scarf are appropriate.
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rain drop 0%
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Cloudy

WindWNW 10 mph

Air QualityFair

Wind Gusts14 mph

Humidity91%

Indoor Humidity38% (Slightly Dry)

Dew Point30° F

AccuLumen Brightness Index™0 (Dark)

Cloud Cover95%

Visibility5 mi

Cloud Ceiling2000 ft

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