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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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Hourly Observations For HUGHES County
200 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     47  27  45 NW14      29.97S TC   8           
PIERRE         CLEAR     42  26  53 NW15      29.85R TC   6           
CUSTER         CLEAR     45  20  36 N8G21     30.02F TC   7           
ELLSWORTH AFB  CLEAR     53  24  33 N22G28    29.94S TC  12           
PHILIP         CLEAR     47  27  45 NW12      29.92R TC   8           
PINE RIDGE     CLEAR     32  21  64 SW6       29.99R WCI  26 TC   0   
SPEARFISH      CLEAR     48  25  40 W12G17    30.04R TC   9           
WINNER         CLEAR     49  24  37 W14       29.85S TC   9           

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 HUGHES County,SD

311 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /211 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Very dry conditions today, with gradually increasing winds through
the afternoon and evening. Winds will peak north of highway 212 
between 30 and 40 mph this afternoon and evening, and only around 25
mph late this afternoon south of highway 212. The result will be 
very high fire danger for this afternoon and evening. Additionally,
the fire threat will be exacerbated by a wind shift from west to 
northwest as a front moves through this evening and during the early 
overnight hours with more widespread wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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7-Day Forecast For HUGHES County, SD
227 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

EARLY THIS MORNING
Clear. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Colder. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Lows in the lower 20s. East winds 15 to 25 mph.

THURSDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Lows in the lower 20s.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s.

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

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with light snow likely. Highs around 30. Chance of snow 60 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Light snow. Accumulations possible. Lows in the lower 20s.

SUNDAY
Light snow. Accumulations possible. Highs in the lower 30s.

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 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