Leap Day Climate Information
Published 2024-02-27
This page provides an overview of the weather conditions on prior Leap Days across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota.
Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >
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This page provides an overview of the weather conditions on prior Leap Days across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota.
The NWS is testing a new river observation and forecast website through mid December.
The radar display on our webpage may not display radar data.
NWS Hazard Simplification Project: Collecting Public Comment on the Proposed Consolidation of freeze headlines
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