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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Overview

A powerful spring snowstorm tracked across the Rockies into the western High Plains bringing heavy, wet snow. The snow began early Sunday (March 14, 2021) and continued through Monday (March 15, 2021). 

Snowfall amounts around two feet occurred in the Southern Black Hills, with little to no snow occurring across northwestern South Dakota and portions of northeastern Wyoming. Gusty winds accompanied the heavy snow, which caused hazardous road conditions. 

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White River, SD (submitted by Keli B)
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