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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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ZIEBACH County, South Dakota Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For ZIEBACH County
600 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    59  31  34 E20       29.65F TC  15           
PIERRE         SUNNY     44  29  55 SE23G31   29.83F TC   7           
CUSTER         CLOUDY    51  24  34 S17G26    29.71F TC  11           
ELLSWORTH AFB  CLOUDY    59  30  33 E18       29.64F TC  15           
PHILIP         PTSUNNY   50  33  52 E22G35    29.74F TC  10           
PINE RIDGE     CLOUDY    63  22  20 SW3       29.68F TC  17           
SPEARFISH      PTSUNNY   52  32  46 E23G30    29.64F TC  11           
WINNER         MOSUNNY   43  32  65 E26       29.82F 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 ZIEBACH County,SD

347 AM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

A fast-moving storm system will cross the area tonight. This 
system may bring light rain and light freezing rain to far 
northwest South Dakota. Little to no ice accumulation 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 ZIEBACH County, SD
446 PM MDT Thu Mar 28 2024

TONIGHT
A slight chance of rain this evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of freezing rain. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

SATURDAY
Cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Rain likely in the evening. Snow likely. Snow accumulation around an inch possible. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT
Rain and snow likely in the evening, then snow after midnight. 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 in the afternoon. Highs around 40. Chance of snow 40 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
Mostly clear. Lows around 30.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For South Dakota

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   Temperature:      Above        Above      Above      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Below      Below                      

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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