Northern Black Hills County Weather and Climate Synopsis



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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
230 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024 /130 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024/

A wet day today is on tap for most locations as rain continues to
spread over much of the region. Chances for precipitation 
continue over various parts of the area through the remainder of 
the work week, with even a little snow possible over some 
locations to the north. Windy conditions are expected to move east
to west until this weekend. Seasonal temperatures are expected 
today into Wednesday before a cooling trend develops for the 
second part of the work week.

National Ag. Weather Outlook, International Ag. Weather Summary
Current Surface Map, [2nd Source TWC]

NORTHERN BLACK 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 NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County
300 PM CDT TUE APR 16 2024

SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS RAPID CTY ARPT PTSUNNY 60 40 47 NW39G54 29.59R TC 16 PIERRE CLOUDY 50 49 96 N24 29.43R FOG TC 10 CUSTER PTSUNNY 52 33 48 NW17G28 29.68R TC 11 ELLSWORTH AFB PTSUNNY 60 40 48 NW39G52 29.56S TC 16 PHILIP LGT RAIN 49 45 86 N28G37 29.54R TC 9 PINE RIDGE CLOUDY 52 44 74 NW18G31 29.61R TC 11 SPEARFISH CLOUDY 57 34 41 NW30G46 29.70S TC 14 WINNER LGT RAIN 53 52 96 MISG 29.37R TC 12

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 300pm CDT, Tuesday April 16, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 55 east. Current sky condition is light rain east.In the east, relative humidity is near 89%, and the dew point is near 52 degrees. There is patchy fog east. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the southeast at 3 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 59 degrees at MITCHELL. The lowest temperature is 47 degrees at BROOKINGS.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County,SD

400 AM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024 DAY ONE Today and Tonight Windy today with northwest winds gusting 35 to 45 mph. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly this morning. Severe thunderstorms are not expected. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Wednesday through Monday There is a chance for accumulating snow Wednesday into Thursday. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation will not be needed today.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook

7-Day Forecast For NORTHERN BLACK HILLS County, SD
206 PM MDT Tue Apr 16 2024 LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Windy. Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows around 30. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch possible. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Additional snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Breezy with lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent. Wind chill values near zero after midnight.
THURSDAY
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values near zero in the morning.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
FRIDAY
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s.
FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 20. Chance of snow 20 percent.
SATURDAY
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the lower 20s.
SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
MONDAY
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers and snow showers. Highs around 50. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear with a slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Lows around 30. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
TUESDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2
Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota S DAKOTA --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY APR 22-26 APR 24-30 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Above Above Precipitation: 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

APRIL 16TH HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1851... The famous "Lighthouse Storm" raged near Boston Harbor. Whole gales and gigantic waves destroyed Minot Light with its two keepers still inside. The storm resulted in great shipping losses and coastal erosion. (David Ludlum) ...1880... A tornado near Marshall MO carried the heavy timbers of an entire home a distance of twelve miles. (The Weather Channel) ...1933... Franklin Lake NH was buried under 35 inches of snow. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) ...1960... A wind gust of 70 mph was measured at the Stapleton International Airport in Denver CO, their highest wind gust of record. (The Weather Channel)

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