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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
228 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024 /128 AM MDT Tue Mar 19 2024/

Temperatures will trend cooler for most locations today, as a 
cold frontal passage moves southward across the region. Highs 
today will range from the upper 20s in northern Minnesota, to
still mild at around 60 across western South Dakota. 

A significant weather pattern change can then be expected
Wednesday and onwards, as temperatures trend much colder and
precipitation chances return to the Northern Plains. Accumulating
snow chances increase Wednesday into Thursday, with up to around 5
inches of snow forecast through Thursday night for portions of the
Northern Plains, while other areas see little if any snow. 

A more intense round of winter weather is then possible over the 
weekend across much of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with
the potential to disrupt travel for many. If you have travel plans
this weekend through early next week, you will want to monitor the
latest weather forecast information.  

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

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Hourly Observations For GRANT County
600 AM CDT TUE MAR 19 2024


NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ABERDEEN       CLEAR     34  29  82 NW9       29.84R WCI  27 TC   1   
WATERTOWN      CLEAR     34  29  82 NW12      29.78R WCI  25 TC   1   
BROOKINGS      CLEAR     32  26  78 NW10      29.79R WCI  24 TC   0   
SISSETON         N/A     37  30  75 NW18      29.77R TC   3           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 37 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 42 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For GRANT County,SD

307 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024 /207 AM MDT Tue Mar 19 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

Light snow moves into north central SD Wednesday afternoon. A more 
intense band is expected to set up north of Hwy 12 Thursday afternoon
into Thursday night. 2 to 6 inch accumulations are possible with 
heaviest amounts in the banded snow. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For GRANT County, SD
643 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

TODAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Lows 15 to 20. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of light snow in the morning, then light snow in the afternoon. Accumulations possible. Highs around 30. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Snow. Accumulations possible. Lows 15 to 20.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the lower 20s.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Significant accumulations possible. Lows 15 to 20. Highs in the upper 20s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Lows 15 to 20.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Highs around 30.

12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2


Medium & Long Range Outlook For South 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