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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 upper 60s with the wind increasing from the southeast to 15-25 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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March 30, 2013

Temperature   Observed Time Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year High 40° 418 PM 78° 1967 45° -5° 60° Low 29° 700 AM -14° 1969 26° 3° 30° Average 35°       35° 0° 45°
Precipitation   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Precipitation 0.06 0.54 1916 0.04 0.02 0.00 Month to Date 1.44 1.25     0.19 0.78 SINCE MAR 1 1.44 1.25     0.19 0.78 Since Jan. 1 3.63 2.56     1.07 2.31
Snow   Observed Record Year Normal Normal Departure Last Year Snowfall 0.0 5.8 2009 0.1 0.1 Month to Date 14.6     8.9 5.7 SINCE MAR 1 14.6     8.9 5.7 SINCE JUL 1 51.7     6.9 4.8 Snow Depth
Degree Days Heating   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Heating 30 30 0 20 Month to Date 1432 1123 309 720 SINCE MAR 1 1432 1123 309 720 SINCE JUL 1 8023 7801 222 6147
Degree Days Cooling   Observed Normal Normal Departure Last Year Cooling 0 0 0 0 Month to Date 0 0 0 6 SINCE MAR 1 0 0 0 6 SINCE JAN 1 0 0 0 6
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: 0.4 Conditions LIGHT RAIN LT FREEZING RAIN FOG FOG W/VISIBILITY <= 1/4 MILE HAZE	Climate Normals for Today   Average Record Year Temperature High 46° 77° 1963 Temperature Low 26° 0° 1881     March 31 2013 Sunrise 708 AM CDT Sunset 755 PM CDT April 01 2013 Sunrise 706 AM CDT Sunset 757 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.