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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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NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Ag. Weather Forecast Parameter Maps:Spraying Conditions , Dewpoint Temperatures, Livestock Heat Stress

Hourly Observations For NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County
500 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     43  25  49 NW13      29.99R TC   6           
PIERRE         CLEAR     36  28  73 NW10      29.91R TC   2           
CUSTER         CLEAR     43  12  28 MISG      30.01F TC   6           
ELLSWORTH AFB  CLEAR     44  23  44 N10       29.96S TC   7           
PHILIP         CLEAR     37  27  67 NW10      29.95S TC   3           
PINE RIDGE     CLEAR     29  21  72 SW3       30.02R TC  -2           
SPEARFISH      CLEAR     39  23  52 W9        30.02F TC   4           
WINNER         CLEAR     42  26  53 W13       29.92R TC   6           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 400am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 39 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 17 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the west at 10 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 48 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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

543 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Breezy conditions and low relative humidity during the late
morning and afternoon hours will result in elevated fire weather 
conditions.

 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 Thursday and Friday, with the best chances for 
mainly snow arriving over the weekend. Accumulating snow is 
possible, 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 NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County, SD
346 AM MDT Tue Mar 19 2024

EARLY THIS MORNING
Clear. Near steady temperature in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs around 50. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening. Snow likely. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with snow. Little or no snow accumulation. Cooler with highs in the lower 30s. Chance of snow 80 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with snow likely. Light snow accumulation possible. Lows around 15. Chance of snow 70 percent.

SATURDAY
Snow likely. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of rain in the evening. Snow. Light snow accumulation. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow. Additional light snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with snow likely. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Lows 5 to 10 above. Chance of snow 60 percent.

MONDAY
Becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of snow. Highs in the upper 20s.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South 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