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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
423 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024 /323 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024/

A low pressure system has brought snow to eastern Montana, North 
Dakota this morning and will continue northeastward into eastern
North Dakota this afternoon. This system may impact travel with 
light to moderate snow accumulations possible across the state
with the greatest likely over central North Dakota where banding
id forming. If you have travel plans this morning, be sure to 
check the latest road conditions before you leave. Highs Friday 
will range from the 30s north to 40s south. 

Another system moves through the region late Saturday through 
Sunday, this system looks to be tracking west to east across 
South Dakota and possibly into southern North Dakota with mainly 
snow north and rain south. Late in the weekend and into early next
week another system may impact the Central Plains and southern 
portions of the Northern Plains. Be sure to keep up to date withe 
the latest forecasts through the Holiday Weekend.

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

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Hourly Observations For HAAKON County
600 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT MOCLDY    42  35  76 N18       29.71S TC   6           
PIERRE         CLEAR     33  31  92 SE7       29.69R WCI  27 TC   1   
CUSTER         PTCLDY    36  24  62 N7        29.73S TC   2           
ELLSWORTH AFB  MOCLDY    41  35  78 N17       29.69R TC   5           
PHILIP         MOCLDY    28  26  92 NW7       29.72R WCI  21 TC  -2   
PINE RIDGE     MOCLDY    37  29  72 CALM      29.74R TC   3           
SPEARFISH      CLOUDY    37  36  93 NW13      29.79R TC   3           
WINNER         PTCLDY    33  30  88 SE9       29.67F FOG     WCI  25  

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 38 east. Current sky condition is cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 62%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 16 mph with gusts at 28 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 38 degrees at . The lowest temperature is 30 degrees at BROOKINGS.


All NWS Radars (In near-real time), Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI), Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For HAAKON County,SD

402 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024 /502 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday

A large storm system will affect the region this weekend, bringing
rain and snow. Snow is expected during the cooler nighttime hours
and rain or snow during the day. Expected snow totals are 
uncertain.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HAAKON County, SD
326 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024

EARLY THIS MORNING
Partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 30. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

TODAY
Becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

SATURDAY
Cloudy with a slight chance of snow. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Snow and rain likely in the evening, then snow after midnight. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows in the upper 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow likely in the morning, then snow with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Additional snow accumulation around an inch. Highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Snow. Additional light snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 90 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 20s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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....  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 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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