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Regional Weather Forecast
National Weather Service Bismarck ND
257 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /157 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

Freezing rain across the southern half of North Dakota and
northern South Dakota tonight. Possibly heavy snow will fall in
north central North Dakota through Friday afternoon.

Temperatures in the region will then warm back to above average 
through the weekend and into next week. This weekend another 
system will impact South Dakota and Minnesota. 

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Hourly Observations For TODD County
400 PM CDT THU MAR 28 2024


SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
RAPID CTY ARPT MOSUNNY   61  31  32 E18G29    29.70F TC  16           
PIERRE         MOSUNNY   45  28  51 SE22G29   29.88F TC   7           
CUSTER         PTSUNNY   53  20  27 VRB7G16   29.73F TC  12           
ELLSWORTH AFB  MOSUNNY   59  28  30 E9G21     29.68F TC  15           
PHILIP         PTSUNNY   55  32  41 E16G24    29.77F TC  13           
PINE RIDGE     MOSUNNY   65  23  20 SW8G18    29.72F TC  18           
SPEARFISH      PTSUNNY   54  32  43 E17G23    29.69F TC  12           
WINNER         MOSUNNY   44  33  65 E21       29.86F TC   7           

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


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in South Dakota
Based on observations at 400pm CDT, Thursday March 28, 2024

Across South Dakota...temperatures are near 47 east. Current sky condition is mostly sunny east.In the east, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Winds are unavailable west. Winds are unavailable central. Winds are from the east at 13 mph east, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 49 degrees at YANKTON. The lowest temperature is 34 degrees at BROOKINGS.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For TODD 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 TODD County, SD
326 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024

LATE THIS AFTERNOON
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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 becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.

SATURDAY
Cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning, then a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, increasing to east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy with rain likely. Snow likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain with a slight chance of snow in the evening, then snow and rain after midnight. Light snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. Snow likely with a slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of snow with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

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

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.

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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 
                 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