Critical Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorm Threats This Week

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather Monday over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Scattered to widespread severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes Monday through Thursday over the lower Mississippi River Valley and southern Plains into the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Read More >

Potential Winter Storm This Weekend

Possible Snow Amounts Saturday and Sunday

Gusty Winds May Lead to Blowing Snow

A developing storm system is expected to bring light snow to the area from today through Saturday morning. Then rain and snow will increase across the area Saturday afternoon. Heavier, accumulating snow will be possible across the northern Black Hills through northwestern South Dakota where temperatures are cooler, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Increasing winds Saturday night through Sunday may lead to areas of blowing snow. Winter Storm Watches have been issued. Closely monitor the forecast for potential travel impacts this weekend.

Northwest winds will increase Saturday night and continue through Sunday morning. Winds will gradually decrease Sunday afternoon. Gusts to 35 to 45 mph are expected across most locations across the western and central South Dakota plains. Gusty winds, combined with accumulating snow, will lead to blowing snow. Reduced visibility may make travel difficult.

Critical Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorm Threats This Week

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