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Mostly sunny today with a high near 71*, the wind north/northeast at 10-25 mph. Clear and chilly tonight with a low near 41*. Some areas of fog overnight. Thursday looks sunny with a high in the low 70s. Next threat of rain looks to be as soon as Friday evening, with more hit and miss activity through the Memorial Day weekend.

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March 26, 2013

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 28° 506 PM 68° 1946 40° -12° 51° Low -2° 702 AM -13° 1964 21° -23° 29° Average 13°       30° -17° 40°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation 0.00 0.76 1995 0.03 -0.03 0.00 Month to Date 0.98 0.80     0.18 1.14 SINCE MAR 1 0.98 0.80     0.18 1.14 Since Jan. 1 1.77 1.87     -0.10 2.03
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 0.0 M 0.2 0.2 Month to Date 13.6     6.5 7.1 SINCE MAR 1 13.6     6.5 7.1 SINCE JUL 1 43.5     3.7 0.2 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 52 34 18 25 Month to Date 1360 1073 287 726 SINCE MAR 1 1360 1073 287 726 SINCE JUL 1 8361 8223 138 6563
Degree Days Cooling   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Cooling 0 0 0 0 Month to Date 0 0 0 0 SINCE MAR 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: 0.1 Conditions FOG	Climate Normals for Today   Average Record Year Temperature High 41° 79° 1946 Temperature Low 22° -13° 1955     March 27 2013 Sunrise 717 AM CDT Sunset 752 PM CDT March 28 2013 Sunrise 715 AM CDT Sunset 754 PM CDT
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

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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.