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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bloomington, Monroe County Airport (KBMG)

Lat: 39.14°NLon: 86.62°WElev: 843ft.

Overcast

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1022.5 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 3:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Bloomington IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bloomington IN
 39.17°N 86.52°W (Elev. 794 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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