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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
821 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /721 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

Another cool down is then forecasted for the remainder of the 
work week. High temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing
Thursday and Friday. Medium to high chances for accumulating snow
will cross the region from northwest to southeast Wednesday night
through Thursday, with a continued cool and active pattern into 
the weekend. For Saturday through Sunday, snow is likely for most 
locations.

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

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Hourly Observations For JERAULD County
1100 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BROOKINGS      PTCLDY    33  10  38 S13       29.83F WCI  24 TC   1   
CHAMBERLAIN    CLEAR     39  19  45 SW7       29.85F TC   4           
HURON          CLEAR     37  10  32 S14       29.81F TC   3           
MITCHELL       CLEAR     38  10  31 S10       29.86F TC   3           
SIOUX FALLS    PTCLDY    39   8  27 S13       29.89F TC   4           
WINNER         CLEAR     47  21  35 SW12      29.87F TC   8           
YANKTON        CLEAR     40   6  24 S12       29.91F TC   4           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 1100pm CDT, Monday March 18, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 39 east. Current sky condition is partly cloudy east.In the east, relative humidity is near 27%, and the dew point is near 8 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the south at 13 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 40 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 33 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For JERAULD 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 JERAULD County, SD
1058 PM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler with lows in the lower 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Much cooler with highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 20s. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow. Breezy and not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Lows around 20.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Cooler with highs in the mid 30s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 40 percent.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT
Snow likely with a slight chance of rain in the evening, then snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Snow likely, mainly in the evening. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs around 30.

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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