Warm weather will continue through the weekend, with many places reaching the 80s for the first time this year. Isolated T-storms are possible this afternoon into early evening. A weather system will then move into the region next week, bringing rain to the area. #sdwx #wywx

Warm and dry weather will continue through the weekend, with many places reaching the 80s for the first time this year. Some storms are possible Sat afternoon and early evening. A large storm system will then move into the region next week, bringing rain to the area. #sdwx #wywx

Are you prepared for the summer heat? Plan your outdoor activities for the morning. Wear a hat, sunglasses, lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing, and sunscreen. Drink plenty of water. Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. #SDwx

Much warmer weather is expected today through the weekend. A few isolated showers/storms are possible over the Black Hills Sat; most areas will remain dry. Additional chances of rain/storms Mon into Tue. Some higher elevation snow is possible overnight Tue into Wed. #sdwx #wywx

Dry weather will continue through the weekend. Temperatures will continue to warm each day heading into the weekend, with highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s by Saturday. Then a cool, wet pattern is expected through at least the first half of next week. #sdwx #wywx

Are you prepared for tornadoes? What should you do? Get off the road. Drive to a designated shelter, basement, or safe room. DO NOT seek refuge under an overpass or trees. Flying debris can kill you! #SDwx

Temperatures will trend warmer today through the weekend with some areas across the South Dakota plains pushing into the 80s by Saturday. Cooler temperatures expected across the Black Hills. #sdwx #wywx

Dry weather and warming temperatures are expected through the weekend. The next system will bring cooler temperatures and chances of rain early next week. #sdwx #wywx

Be prepared for flash floods. Choose a campsite away from streams; do not camp where your only exit crosses a stream. When you encounter flooded areas, you have no idea how deep the water is. Turn around, don’t drown! #SDwx

A cold front will move through the area this morning, bringing gusty northwest winds and light rain and snow showers. Cool temperatures today will warm up by the weekend. #sdwx #wywx

Windy Wednesday behind a cold front, with scattered rain/snow showers. A Wind Advisory has been issued for must of the western SD plains. Warming trend begins Thursday, with highs in the 70s and 80s by the weekend! #sdwx #wywx

Protect yourself from extreme wind and hail. Always take shelter during hailstorms! Protect yourself from lightning. When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning is hotter than the sun's surface and can reach temperatures around 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. #SDwx

Color enhanced satellite image from this morning. Red areas show snow coverage, clouds are whitish, and bare ground is green. #sdwx #wywx

Warming up this week. Temperatures will depend on snowpack. A few rain/snow showers Wednesday with gusty northwest winds. Otherwise dry. #sdwx #wywx

Virtual Spotter Training On Tap

Come join us virtually this week when we'll be presenting two classes.

April 10, 2-3 PM MDT/3-4 PM CDT
April 11, 7-8 PM MDT/8-9 PM CDT

You must pre-register at weather.gov/unr/skywarn.

We look forward to your attendance. #SDwx #WYwx

Here's a summary of snow, rain, and wind reports from this weekend's storm: weather.gov/unr/2024-4-6_8

Warming up this week, but areas with snowpack will be cooler for the next couple days. Dry except for rain/snow showers Wed, along with gusty winds. #sdwx #wywx

There were enough breaks in the clouds in the Rapid City area to get a peek of the partial eclipse.

Prepare for severe weather this year by having multiple ways to get watches and warnings. Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? One way to remember the difference between a watch and a warning is to think about pizza. #SDwx