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by: John Carroll

Posted: Mar 4, 2021 / 05:10 PM EST / Updated: Mar 4, 2021 / 05:10 PM EST

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New River Valley Forecast

Clear

New River Valley Forecast

36°F Clear Feels like 36°

Wind: 2 mph WSW
Humidity: 72%
Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sunset: 8:03 PM

Tonight

Some clouds. Widespread frost likely. Low near 30F. Winds light and variable.

30°F Some clouds. Widespread frost likely. Low near 30F. Winds light and variable.

Wind: 3 mph W
Precip: 2%
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous

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