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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
708 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /608 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

A low pressure system will bring a mixed bag of rain, freezing
rain, sleet and snow to eastern Montana, North Dakota and northern
South Dakota tonight into Friday and then tracking across the 
eastern Dakotas and Minnesota into Friday night. This system may 
impact travel with light to moderate snow accumulations possible 
along the International Border late tonight through Friday, and 
icy roadways farther south mostly after midnight tonight through 
Friday morning. If you have travel plans tonight through Friday, 
be sure to check the latest road conditions before you leave. 

Lows tonight will range from the single digits and teens over 
Minnesota, to the mid and upper 20s west. Highs Friday will range 
from the 30s north to 40s south. Another system moves through the 
region late Saturday through Sunday, this system looks to be 
tracking more west to east across South Dakota and possibly into 
southern North Dakota with mainly snow north and rain south. Late
in the weekend and into early next week, another system may 
impact the Central Plains and southern portions of the Northern 
Plains. Be sure to keep up to date withe the latest forecasts 
through the Holiday Weekend.

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CENTRAL 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 CENTRAL FOOT HILLS County
700 PM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT CLOUDY    54  34  46 E16G26    29.66R TC  12           
PIERRE         MOSUNNY   43  30  60 SE22G33   29.82F TC   6           
CUSTER         CLOUDY    51  19  28 SW8G22    29.71S TC  11           
PHILIP         PTSUNNY   46  32  58 E18G31    29.74S TC   8           
PINE RIDGE     CLOUDY    63  23  21 SW5       29.68S TC  17           
SPEARFISH      CLOUDY    50  32  50 E18       29.65S TC  10           
WINNER         PTSUNNY   42  33  70 E23       29.81F TC   6           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 600pm CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 48 east. Current sky condition is partly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the east at 14 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 51 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 36 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CENTRAL FOOT HILLS County,SD

347 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /447 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

There is a chance for accumulating snow this weekend. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CENTRAL FOOT HILLS County, SD
446 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming west after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs around 50. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 50 percent.

SATURDAY
Snow likely with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch. Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Additional snow accumulation around an inch possible. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Snow likely with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Additional light snow accumulation. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
A slight chance of rain in the evening. Snow. Additional light snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Chance of snow 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the lower 60s.

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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 
                 APR 3-APR 7 APR 5-APR 11    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above      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 28TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1917...
Thane Creek AK reported a snow cover of 190 inches. (The Weather Channel)
...1920...
The worst tornado disaster of record occurred in Chicago IL as a tornado
killed 28 persons and caused three million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)
...1997...
Ten tornadoes tore across the area, affecting the Kentucky counties of 
Adair, Metcalfe, Casey, Green, Larue, Marion, Hardin, Hart, Nelson, and 
Russell; and the Indiana counties of Scott and Jefferson. Two of the 
twisters produced F3 damage. A 28-year-old woman was killed in Metcalfe 
County as she was thrown from her destroyed mobile home. A 40-year-old man 
was killed when his house in Bonnieville (Hart County) was hit by one of 
the F3 tornadoes and blown off its foundation. This tornado injured many 
people when it caused several car accidents as it crossed Interstate 65.
(NWS Louisville)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky