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Turning cloudy today with some showers expected by mid to late afternoon in the Red River Valley. High temperatures in the mid to upper 60s with the wind from the southeast to 15-30 mph. Some evening showers, otherwise, cloudy overnight with a low in the low 50s. Mostly cloudy on Saturday with a high in the mid to upper 60s. The wind tomorrow from the southeast at 10-25 mph. Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected on both Sunday and Monday.

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December 31, 2012

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 3° 321 PM 40° 1953 17° -14° 36° Low -11° 1156 PM -32° 1967 -2° -9° 24° Average -4°       8° -12° 30°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation 0.00 0.26 1966 0.02 -0.02 0.15 Month to Date 0.31 0.61     -0.30 0.65 SINCE DEC 1 0.31 0.61     -0.30 0.65 Since Jan. 1 17.08 20.81     -3.73 19.72
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 0.0 4.6 2010 0.4 0.4 Month to Date 5.3     0.7 5.4 SINCE DEC 1 5.3     0.7 5.4 SINCE JUL 1 15.0     9.9 4.9 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 69 58 11 35 Month to Date 1630 1660 -30 1319 SINCE DEC 1 1630 1660 -30 1319 SINCE JUL 1 3758 3859 -101 3012
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 1 572 379 193 538
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 17° 37° 1964 Temperature Low -2° -33° 2010     January 01 2013 Sunrise 818 AM CST Sunset 447 PM CST January 02 2013 Sunrise 818 AM CST Sunset 448 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.)
	Heightened Danger (Frostbite in 10 min.)
	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.