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

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Hourly Observations For HAAKON County
300 AM CDT TUE MAR 19 2024


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT CLEAR     49  26  41 NW17      29.98R TC   9           
PIERRE         CLEAR     44  28  53 NW16      29.87R TC   7           
CUSTER         CLEAR     44  20  38 NW8G17    30.02S TC   7           
ELLSWORTH AFB  CLEAR     49  24  37 N17       29.96R TC  10           
PHILIP         CLEAR     40  26  57 W8        29.94R TC   4           
PINE RIDGE     CLEAR     30  21  69 CALM      29.99S TC  -1           
SPEARFISH      CLEAR     43  23  45 W8        30.04S TC   6           
WINNER         CLEAR     44  23  43 W10       29.87R TC   7           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 300am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 36 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 37%, and the dew point is near 12 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 8 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 47 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at HURON.


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

543 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /643 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

The grassland fire danger will be in the very high category today.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday through Sunday

Colder and unsettled weather will gradually develop late this week
and especially over the weekend. Chances for light rain and snow
will increase late this week, with the best chances for mostly 
snow likely arriving over the weekend. Accumulating snow is 
possible over the weekend, with some potential impacts to travel.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HAAKON County, SD
146 AM MDT Tue Mar 19 2024

OVERNIGHT
Clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Becoming mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Cooler with highs around 40. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s. East winds 15 to 20 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning, then a chance of snow with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Light snow accumulation possible. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Breezy with highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Snow. Light snow accumulation. Breezy with lows around 20. Chance of snow 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow likely. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Highs in the lower 30s. Chance of snow 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows around 15.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s.

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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