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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /721 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

Another cool down is then forecasted for the remainder of the 
work week. High temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing
Thursday and Friday. Medium to high chances for accumulating snow
will cross the region from northwest to southeast Wednesday night
through Thursday, with a continued cool and active pattern into 
the weekend. For Saturday through Sunday, snow is likely for most 
locations.

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BROOKINGS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For BROOKINGS County
1200 AM CDT TUE MAR 19 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
SIOUX FALLS    PTCLDY    39   7  26 SW13G22   29.84F TC   4           
HURON          CLEAR     36  11  35 S9        29.78F TC   2           
CHAMBERLAIN    CLEAR     43  20  40 SW9       29.83F TC   6           
MITCHELL       CLEAR     38  11  32 S14       29.82F TC   3           
YANKTON        CLEAR     43  10  26 S9        29.88F TC   6           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1200am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 47 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, clear central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 34%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 26%, and the dew point is near 7 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 8 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to not available. Winds are from the west at 13 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 13 mph with gusts at 22 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at ELLSWORTH AFB. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For BROOKINGS County,SD

653 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday through Sunday.

High to very high fire danger will continue Tuesday afternoon and
early evening.

A chance of snow develops Wednesday night through Thursday night. 
Snow accumulations are more likely north of the Interstate 90 
corridor, with the heaviest amounts most likely occurring north of 
the U.S. Highway 14 corridor where up to a few inches of snow is 
possible. Near and south of the Interstate 90 corridor, locations may
receive a light dusting of snow.

Chances for precipitation return Saturday through early next week. 
Low confidence in details regarding exact timing and rain or snow 
amounts for any given day. However confidence is increasing that we 
will see multiple days of precipitation, likely in the form of snow, 
with perhaps occasional wintry mix or rain as well. Continue to 
check the latest forecast for the most up to date information. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For BROOKINGS County, SD
1058 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Mostly clear and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west. Gusts up to 30 mph.

TUESDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows around 16. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the lower 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows around 18. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 70 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow, mainly in the evening. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 50 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Cold with lows 10 to 15. Chance of snow 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Snow likely, mainly in the evening. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower 30s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

                             S DAKOTA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   MAR 24-28 MAR 26-APR 1    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Below        Below      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1950...
Timberline Lodge reported 246 inches of snow on the ground, a record for
the state of Oregon. (The Weather Channel)
...1935...
Suffocating dust storms occurred frequently in southeastern Colorado
between the 12th and the 25th of the month. Six people died, and many
livestock starved or suffocated. Up to six feet of dust covered the ground.
Schools were closed, and many rural homes were deserted by tenants. (The
Weather Channel)
...1956...
The second heavy snowstorm in just three days hit Boston. Nearby Blue Hill
received 19.5 inches contributing to their snowiest March of record. (David
Ludlum)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky