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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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STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT 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 STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT HILLS County
600 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     35  24  64 NW12      29.99S WCI  27 TC   2   
PIERRE         CLEAR     36  30  79 NW15      29.93R TC   2           
CUSTER         CLEAR     43  13  29 NW5       30.02R TC   6           
ELLSWORTH AFB  CLEAR     41  23  49 W5        29.96S TC   5           
PHILIP         CLEAR     35  26  69 W7        29.97R WCI  29 TC   2   
PINE RIDGE     CLEAR     28  21  75 SW6       30.02S WCI  22 TC  -2   
SPEARFISH      CLEAR     39  23  52 W8        30.02S TC   4           
WINNER         CLEAR     41  27  57 W12       29.93R TC   5           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 37 east. Current sky condition is clear east.In the east, relative humidity is near 50%, and the dew point is near 20 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 42 degrees at CHAMBERLAIN. The lowest temperature is 32 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT HILLS County,SD

526 AM MDT Tue Mar 19 2024 /626 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

Colder and unsettled weather will gradually develop late this
week and especially over the weekend. Chances for light rain and 
snow will gradually increase Thursday and Friday, with the best 
chances for mainly snow arriving over the weekend. Accumulating 
snow is likely with some impacts to travel, especially to the 
east and northeast of the Black Hills.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For STURGIS PIEDMONT FOOT HILLS County, SD
346 AM MDT Tue Mar 19 2024

EARLY THIS MORNING
Clear. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to north 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the lower 20s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

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

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. A chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Light snow accumulation possible. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Little or no additional snow accumulation. Highs around 40. Chance of precipitation 60 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
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
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15.

MONDAY
Becoming partly cloudy. A 40 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