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

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


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT CLEAR     42  22  44 W6        29.94S TC   6           
PIERRE         CLEAR     47  20  34 W9        29.82F TC   8           
CUSTER         CLEAR     46  19  34 W6        30.03S TC   8           
ELLSWORTH AFB  CLEAR     40  19  43 NW7       29.91S TC   5           
PHILIP         CLEAR     43  21  41 W6        29.89R TC   6           
PINE RIDGE     CLEAR     44  22  41 W7        29.96S TC   7           
SPEARFISH      CLEAR     52  27  37 NW12G20   30.02R TC  11           
WINNER         CLEAR     47  21  35 SW12      29.87F TC   8           

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


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 SHANNON County,SD

543 AM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024 /643 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

The grassland fire danger will be in the very high category today.

 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 late this week, with the best chances for mostly 
snow likely arriving over the weekend. Accumulating snow is 
possible over the weekend, 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 SHANNON County, SD
926 PM MDT Mon Mar 18 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Clear. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

TUESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs in the mid 50s.

THURSDAY NIGHT
A chance of rain in the evening. Partly cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of snow 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. A chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
A chance of rain in the evening. Snow likely. Light snow accumulation possible. Breezy with lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Highs in the lower 30s. Chance of snow 70 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Snow likely. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Lows 10 to 15. Chance of snow 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs in the mid 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