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

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


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BROOKINGS      CLEAR     37  15  40 NW6       29.76R TC   3           
CHAMBERLAIN    CLEAR     42  24  48 NW10      29.84R TC   5           
HURON          CLEAR     33  23  66 NW9       29.79R WCI  25 TC   1   
MITCHELL       CLEAR     41  19  41 W12       29.80S TC   5           
SIOUX FALLS    CLEAR     36  12  37 W8        29.77S TC   2           
WINNER         CLEAR     44  23  43 W10       29.87R TC   7           
YANKTON        CLEAR     47  23  38 SW16      29.78F TC   8           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 41 degrees west, near 42 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 53%, and the dew point is near 26 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 30%, and the dew point is near 10 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 13 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the northwest at 15 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 53 degrees at ELLSWORTH AFB. The lowest temperature is 31 degrees at HURON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HANSON 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 HANSON County, SD
129 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Clear and not as cool. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of snow. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of rain in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

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

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 30 percent.

SATURDAY
Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow and rain. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Snow and rain likely in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

MONDAY
Snow likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.

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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