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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
853 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024 /753 AM MDT Fri Mar 29 2024/

A low pressure system has brought snow to eastern Montana, North 
Dakota this morning and will continue northeastward into eastern
North Dakota this afternoon. This system may impact travel with 
light to moderate snow accumulations possible across the region with
the greatest likely over northern and central North Dakota. If 
you have travel plans, be sure to check the latest road 
conditions before you leave. Highs today 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 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 with 
the latest forecasts through the Holiday Weekend.

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Hourly Observations For MOODY County
1000 AM CDT FRI MAR 29 2024


SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BROOKINGS      MOSUNNY   37  27  67 SE22      29.78F TC   3           
CHAMBERLAIN    PTSUNNY   36  36 100 W10       29.74R TC   2           
HURON          PTSUNNY   41  30  65 S14       29.74S TC   5           
MITCHELL       MOSUNNY   40  31  70 SE17      29.73F TC   4           
SIOUX FALLS    PTSUNNY   44  30  57 SE15G22   29.77F TC   7           
WINNER         CLOUDY    37  34  89 NW17G29   29.75R FOG     TC   3   
YANKTON        MOSUNNY   42  35  76 E9        29.75F TC   6           

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Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 900am CDT, Friday March 29, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 37 degrees west, near 33 degrees central, and near 39 degrees east. Current sky conditions are not available west, cloudy central, and mostly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 78%, and the dew point is near 31 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 88%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Winds are from the northwest at 21 mph with gusts at 29 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the north at 9 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 25 degrees central. Winds are from the east at 9 mph with gusts at 20 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 39 degrees at PINE RIDGE. The lowest temperature is 27 degrees at SISSETON.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For MOODY County,SD

352 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Saturday through Thursday.

The next system of interest looks to be on Sunday and Monday as low
pressure moves into the Central Plains. Right now it looks like rain
and snow are both possible with the better chance for snow north of 
a Platte South Dakota to Windom Minnesota line. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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7-Day Forecast For MOODY County, SD
929 AM CDT Fri Mar 29 2024

REST OF TODAY
Mostly sunny late this morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of snow after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. East winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then snow and rain likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

MONDAY
Snow likely with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs around 60.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 29TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1886...
Atlanta GA was drenched with a record 7.36 inches of rain in 24 hours. (The
Weather Channel)
...1920...
Clear Spring MD received 31 inches of snow in 24 hours to establish a state
record. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1921...
The temperature in Washington D.C. dropped from 82 degrees to 26 degres
thus ending an early spring. (David Ludlum)
...1935...
A severe duststorm blanketed Amarillo TX for 84 hours. During one six hour
period the visibility was near zero. (28th-31st) (The Weather Channel)
...1945...
Providence RI hit 90 degrees to establish a March record for the New
England area. (The Weather Channel)

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