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

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Hourly Observations For ROBERTS County
100 AM CDT TUE MAR 19 2024


NORTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
ABERDEEN       CLEAR     28  17  63 SW6       29.77S WCI  22 TC  -2   
WATERTOWN      CLEAR     33  14  45 SW5       29.74F WCI  29 TC   1   
BROOKINGS      PTCLDY    33  10  38 S8        29.77F WCI  26 TC   1   

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 100am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 38 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 29%, and the dew point is near 8 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southwest at 6 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 48 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at HURON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ROBERTS County,SD

311 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Sisseton hills downslope winds will develop late this afternoon
through the evening and early overnight hours before a front comes
through and shifts winds to the northwest. Peak wind gusts are
expected from 40 to 50 mph. Breezy conditions earlier in the day,
these stronger winds in the afternoon/evening and low humidity will
result in very high fire danger for today. 

 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.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ROBERTS County, SD
1242 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Not as cold. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.

TUESDAY
Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15. North winds 15 to 25 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of light snow after midnight. Lows 15 to 20. North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.

THURSDAY
Light snow. Accumulations possible. Highs in the upper 20s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Lows 15 to 20.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of light snow. Lows around 10.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the mid 20s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Accumulations possible. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Snow may be heavy at times. Significant accumulations possible. Highs in the upper 20s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Light snow likely. Accumulations possible. Lows around 20. Chance of snow 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the lower 30s.

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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