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Clear tonight. Temperatures will not be as cold as the past couple of nights. A Cold Front is expected Thursday afternoon. It will bring a stiff, north wind and falling temperatures. Thursday's high will be near midday or early afternoon, with about a ten degree drop in the afternoon. Weekend weather looks quiet. Travel conditions across the region should remain fine into next week at least. John Wheeler

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February 07, 2012

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 19° 431 PM 55° 1991 20° -1° 1° Low -1° 819 AM -29° 1994 -1° 0° -15° Average 9°       9° 0° -7°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation 0.00 0.22 1981 0.01 -0.01 T Month to Date T 0.10     -0.10 0.01 SINCE DEC 1 1.03 1.26     -0.23 1.58 Since Jan. 1 0.38 0.65     -0.27 0.86
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 0.0 M 0.2 0.2 Month to Date 0.0     1.6 1.6 SINCE DEC 1 9.4     3.0 3.6 SINCE JUL 1 10.6     2.2 1.6 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 56 56 0 72 Month to Date 298 395 -97 400 SINCE DEC 1 3116 3862 -746 4138 SINCE JUL 1 4809 6061 -1252 6113
Degree Days Cooling   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Cooling 0 0 0 0 Month to Date 0 0 0 0 SINCE DEC 1 0 0 0 0 SINCE JAN 1 0 0 0 0
Wind   Observed Highest Speed 3 Highest Direction 3 Highest Gust Speed 3 Highest Guest Direction 3	Relative Humidity   Observed Time Highest 3 3 Lowest 3 3 Average 3
Forecast Skycover POSSIBLE SUNSHINE: MM AVERAGE SKY COVER: 0.0 Conditions NO SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WAS OBSERVED.	Climate Normals for Today   Average Record Year Temperature High 20° 49° 2000 Temperature Low -1° -30° 1979     February 08 2012 Sunrise 747 AM CST Sunset 539 PM CST February 09 2012 Sunrise 745 AM CST Sunset 541 PM CST
Source: National Weather Service Climate Report

Wind (mph)	Temperature (Fahrenheit)
0	35°	30°	25°	20°	15°	10°	5°	0°	-5°	-10°	-15°	-20°	-25°	-30°	-35°	-40°	-45°
5	31	25	9	13	7	-1	-5	-11	-16	-22	-28	-34	-40	-46	-52	-57	-72
10	27	21	15	9	3	-4	-10	-16	-22	-28	-35	-41	-47	-53	-59	-66	-77
15	25	19	13	6	0	-7	-13	-19	-26	-35	-39	-45	-51	-58	-64	-71	-81
20	24	17	11	4	-2	-9	-15	-22	-29	-35	-37	-44	-55	-61	-68	-74	-84
25	23	16	9	3	-4	-11	-17	-24	-31	-37	-44	-51	-58	-64	-71	-78	-87
30	22	15	8	1	-5	-12	-19	-26	-33	-39	-46	-53	-60	-67	-73	-80	-89
35	21	14	7	0	-7	-14	-21	-28	-34	-41	-48	-55	-62	-69	-76	-82	-91
40	20	13	6	-1	-8	-15	-22	-29	-36	-43	-50	-57	-64	-71	-78	-84	-93
45	19	12	5	-2	-9	-16	-23	-30	-37	-44	-51	-58	-65	-72	-79	-86	-93
50	19	12	4	-3	-10	-17	-24	-31	-38	-45	-52	-60	-67	-74	-81	-89	-95
55	18	11	4	-3	-11	-18	-25	-32	-39	-46	-54	-61	-68	-75	-82	-89	-97
60	17	10	3	-4	-11	-19	-26	-33	-40	-48	-55	-62	-69	-76	-84	-91	-98

	Increasing Danger (Frostbite in 30 min.)
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	Great Danger (Frostbite in 5 min.)

Differences Between the new and old systems

• Wind speed is now calculated for 5 feet off the ground. Wind speed was previously based on observations at 33 feet.
• The calm wind threshold was lowered to 3mph.
• A consistent standard for skin tissue resistance is now in use.
• Measurements are based on how wind affects the human face, typically the most exposed portion of the body.
• The table incorporates the theory that heat is lost from the body depending on its surroundings
• The sun's impact is not factored into the wind chill temperature formula.