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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Rapid City, SD

April 5, 2021Crook County, Weston County, Wyoming; 5 counties in South Dakota

NWS Rapid City, SD issued this winter storm warning at Apr 5, 2021, 1:58 PM MDT for Crook County, Weston County, Wyoming; 5 counties in South Dakota. It took effect at Apr 6, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 5, 2021, 1:58 PM MDT (19:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 6, 2021, 6:00 AM MDT
Expired
Apr 7, 2021, 2:17 AM MDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Rapid City, SD

Counties Custer County, SD, Fall River County, SD, Lawrence County, SD, Meade County, SD, Pennington County, SD, Crook County, WY, Weston County, WY

The radar

The Rapid City radar (KUDX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 6, 4:07 PM MDTSNOW 3.5Edgemont, SDTWO INCHES OF SLUSH ON ROADWAYS.
Apr 6, 5:36 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6Edgemont, SD
Apr 6, 5:42 PM MDTSNOW 43 N Sheridan Lake, SD
Apr 6, 5:50 PM MDTSNOW 5.53 Ene Deadwood, SD
Apr 6, 6:00 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 72 Wsw Argyle, SD
Apr 6, 6:15 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 72 W Custer, SD
Apr 6, 6:24 PM MDTSNOW 3Pine Haven, WY
Apr 6, 6:27 PM MDTSNOW 44 S Dewey, SD
Apr 6, 6:27 PM MDTSNOW 5Sundance, WY
Apr 6, 6:27 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 8Edgemont, SD
Apr 6, 6:36 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 91 E Hill City, SD
Apr 6, 6:37 PM MDTSNOW 3Upton, WY
Apr 6, 6:39 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 96 Nnw Custer, SD
Apr 6, 6:42 PM MDTSNOW 3.5Rockerville, SD
Apr 6, 6:42 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 13.51 Sw Hill City, SD
Apr 6, 6:43 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 9Deerfield, SD
Apr 6, 6:45 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 108 Nw Custer, SD
Apr 6, 6:53 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 8.5Edgemont, SD
Apr 6, 6:55 PM MDTSNOW 5Newcastle, WY
Apr 6, 7:11 PM MDTSNOW 3.51 Nnw Piedmont, SD
Apr 6, 7:13 PM MDTSNOW 38 S Dwtn Rapid City, SD
Apr 6, 7:14 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 61 E Custer, SD
Apr 6, 7:14 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 95 Nw Custer, SD
Apr 6, 7:15 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 124 Se Deerfield, SD
Apr 6, 7:16 PM MDTSNOW 52 N Hot Springs, SD
Apr 6, 7:30 PM MDTSNOW 4.2Sturgis, SD
Apr 6, 7:32 PM MDTSNOW 4Aladdin, WY
Apr 6, 7:35 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 8Custer, SD
Apr 6, 7:44 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 61 N Hisega, SD
Apr 6, 7:47 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6Brownsville, SD
Apr 6, 7:47 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 9Argyle, SD
Apr 6, 7:55 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 8Lead, SD
Apr 6, 7:57 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 62 S Lead, SD
Apr 6, 7:58 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 7Keystone, SD
Apr 6, 8:21 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 82 E Johnson Siding, SD
Apr 6, 8:22 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6Beulah, WY
Apr 6, 8:22 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 12Hill City, SD
Apr 6, 8:22 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 12.51 S Hill City, SD
Apr 6, 9:10 PM MDTSNOW 3Hulett, WY
Apr 6, 9:11 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 149 W Jewel Cave, SD
Apr 6, 9:15 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 9Brownsville, SD
Apr 6, 9:27 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 10Argyle, SD
Apr 6, 9:40 PM MDTSNOW 4.5Whitewood, SD
Apr 6, 9:40 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 8Sturgis, SD
Apr 6, 9:43 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 75 Wnw Hermosa, SD
Apr 6, 9:48 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 136 E Edgemont, SD
Apr 6, 9:56 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6.913 E Newcastle, SD
Apr 6, 9:58 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 20Hill City, SD
Apr 6, 10:00 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 173 Ene Hill City, SD
Apr 6, 10:04 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 12Johnson Siding, SD
Apr 6, 10:05 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 7.83 W Sturgis, SD
Apr 6, 10:12 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 15Nemo, SD
Apr 6, 10:17 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 113 Ene Deadwood, SD
Apr 6, 11:35 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 6.24 Ne Rockerville, SD
Apr 6, 11:36 PM MDTSNOW 52 Sw Dwtn Rapid City, SD
Apr 6, 11:42 PM MDTHEAVY SNOW 7.71 Nnw Piedmont, SD0.80 INCHES LIQUID EQUIVALENT
Apr 7, 12:06 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 13.2Edgemont, SD
Apr 7, 12:07 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 7.8Summerset, SD
Apr 7, 12:15 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 8Deadwood, SD
Apr 7, 12:48 AM MDTHEAVY SNOW 13.52 W Hot Springs, SD

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Rapid City, SD (KUNR), launched 12:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 60 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Rapid City, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-04-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Rapid City, SD at 12:00Z on 2021-04-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 139 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3535 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
178 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

439 
WWUS43 KUNR 051958
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
158 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW TOMORROW INTO TOMORROW NIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance is expected to bring heavy 
precipitation to much of the northern and central Plains tomorrow
through Wednesday. Heavy, wet snow is expected with this system
across the Black Hills tomorrow morning through tomorrow evening,
particularly at higher elevations. Snow over the Black Hills should
taper off tomorrow night.

Snow will also be possible over the foothills and plains tomorrow
and Wednesday. However, confidence in total accumulations across 
these areas is low due to recent warmth and the warmer 
temperatures expected at lower elevations during this storm.

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-061100-
/O.UPG.KUNR.WS.A.0004.210406T1200Z-210407T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KUNR.WS.W.0005.210406T1200Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
158 PM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MDT TUESDAY TO 
MIDNIGHT MDT TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 6
  inches.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, the Wyoming Black Hills. In South Dakota, 
  the Northern Black Hills, the Central Black Hills and the 
  Southern Black Hills.

* WHEN...From 6 AM MDT Tuesday to midnight MDT Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest accumulations will likely occur at
  elevations above 4000 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
529 
WWUS43 KUNR 060841
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
241 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW TOMORROW INTO TOMORROW NIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance is expected to bring heavy
precipitation to much of the northern and central Plains today and
tonight. Heavy, wet snow is expected with this system across
portions of northeast Wyoming, into the Black Hills and higher
elevations of southwest South Dakota. 

Snow is also likely along the northern and eastern foothills this
afternoon and evening. However, confidence in total accumulations
across these areas is low due to recent warmth and the slightly
warmer temperatures at lower elevations during this storm.

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-062300-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.210406T1200Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
241 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, the Northern Black Hills, the 
  Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. In Wyoming, 
  the Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight MDT tonight. The
  heaviest snow will be this afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially the late
  afternoon and evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

WYZ055-062300-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.210406T1500Z-210407T0300Z/
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright
241 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Southern Campbell County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-062300-
/O.NEW.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.210406T2200Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
241 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 
  inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Oglala Lakota County and Bennett County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
068 
WWUS43 KUNR 061647
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1047 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance will bring heavy precipitation 
to portions of the northern and central Plains today through
tomorrow. Heavy, wet snow is expected with this system across the
Black Hills, portions of northeastern Wyoming, and higher 
elevations of southwestern South Dakota.

Snow is also expected across the foothills and plains this 
afternoon and evening. Confidence in total accumulations across 
these areas remains low due to recent warmth and the slightly 
warmer temperatures at lower elevations during this storm. 
Additionally, dry air may continue to delay the onset of snow for
several hours in some locations, further limiting amounts.

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-070600-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
1047 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 8
  inches.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, the Northern Black Hills, the 
  Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. In Wyoming, 
  the Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ041-070800-
/O.EXA.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.210406T2200Z-210407T1200Z/
Fall River-
Including Ardmore
1047 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Fall River County Plains.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

WYZ055-070300-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright
1047 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...Southern Campbell County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-070800-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.210406T2200Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
1047 AM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
516 
WWUS43 KUNR 062024
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
224 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance will continue to bring heavy
precipitation to the region through tonight and into tomorrow.
Heavy snow will persist over the Black Hills and adjacent 
foothills and plains to the south. The most significant snow
accumulations will be across higher elevations of the Black Hills,
particularly the central and southern Black Hills. However, 
several inches of accumulation are also expected on grassy surfaces
in Fall River County and Weston County, with lower accumulations 
on roadways. Snow should end from west to east this evening
through early tomorrow.

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-070600-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
224 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, the Northern Black Hills, the 
  Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. In Wyoming, 
  the Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ027-WYZ058-071130-
/O.EXB.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.210406T2024Z-210407T1200Z/
Southern Foot Hills-Weston-
Including Edgemont, Hot Springs, and Upton
224 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches on 
  grassy surfaces, with lower accumulations on roadways.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, the Weston County Plains. In South Dakota, 
  the Southern Foot Hills.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ041-071130-
/O.EXT.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.210406T2024Z-210407T1200Z/
Fall River-
Including Ardmore
224 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches on
  grassy surfaces, with lower accumulations on roadways. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...The Fall River County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

WYZ055-070300-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright
224 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Campbell County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-071130-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.210406T2200Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
224 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
726 
WWUS43 KUNR 062220
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
420 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance will continue to bring heavy
precipitation to the region through tonight and into tomorrow.
Heavy snow will persist over the Black Hills and adjacent
foothills and plains to the south. The most significant snow
accumulations will be across higher elevations of the Black
Hills, particularly the central and southern Black Hills.
However, several inches of accumulation are also expected on
grassy surfaces in Fall River County and Weston County, with
lower accumulations on roadways. Snow should end from west to
east this evening through early tomorrow.

SDZ027-041-071200-
/O.UPG.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-
Including Edgemont, Hot Springs, and Ardmore
420 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Southern Foot Hills and the Fall River County 
  Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-070600-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
420 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, the Northern Black Hills, the 
  Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. In Wyoming, 
  the Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

WYZ055-070300-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright
420 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Campbell County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
420 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

WYZ058-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Weston-
Including Upton
420 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches on 
  grassy surfaces, with lower accumulations on roadways.

* WHERE...In Wyoming, the Weston County Plains. In South Dakota, 
  the Southern Foot Hills.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
851 
WWUS43 KUNR 070108
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
708 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance will continue to bring heavy
precipitation to the region through tonight and into tomorrow.
Heavy snow will persist over the Black Hills and adjacent
foothills and plains to the south. The most significant snow
accumulations will be across higher elevations of the Black
Hills, particularly the central and southern Black Hills.
However, several inches of accumulation are also expected on
grassy surfaces in Fall River County and Weston County, with
lower accumulations on roadways. Snow should end from west to
east this evening through early tomorrow.

WYZ058-071200-
/O.UPG.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Weston-
Including Upton
708 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Weston County Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-070600-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
708 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, the Northern Black Hills, the 
  Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. In Wyoming, 
  the Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ027-041-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-
Including Edgemont, Hot Springs, and Ardmore
708 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Southern Foot Hills and the Fall River County 
  Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

WYZ055-070300-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright
708 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Campbell County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
708 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
815 
WWUS43 KUNR 070156
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
756 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance will continue to bring heavy
precipitation to the region through tonight and into Wednesday
morning. Heavy snow will persist over the Black Hills...adjeacent
foothills and far southwest South Dakota.  The most significant 
snow accumulations will be across higher elevations of the Black 
Hills, particularly the central and southern Black Hills. 

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-070600-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
756 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, the Northern Black Hills, the 
  Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. In Wyoming, 
  the Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ027-041-WYZ058-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-Weston-
Including Edgemont, Hot Springs, Ardmore, and Upton
756 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Southern Foot Hills and the Fall River County 
  Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ072-070800-
/O.EXB.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0800Z/
Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Including Sturgis, Piedmont, and Summerset
756 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with
  a total of 3 to 6 inches expected.

* WHERE...The Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

WYZ055-070300-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright
756 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Campbell County.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
756 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
275 
WWUS43 KUNR 070305
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
905 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong upper-level disturbance will continue to bring heavy
precipitation to the region through tonight and into Wednesday
morning. Heavy snow will persist over the Black Hills...adjeacent
foothills and far southwest South Dakota.  The most significant
snow accumulations will be across higher elevations of the Black
Hills, particularly the central and southern Black Hills.

WYZ055-070415-
/O.EXP.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0300Z/
Southern Campbell-
Including Wright
905 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Little if any additional accumulation is expected through the
night. 

$$

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-070600-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
Including Lead, Deadwood, Brownsville, Cheyenne Crossing, Galena,
Nemo, Hill City, Mt Rushmore, Deerfield, Hisega, Mystic, 
Pactola Reservoir, Rochford, Rockerville, Custer, Jewel Cave, 
Pringle, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Sundance, Aladdin, Beulah,
and Four Corners
905 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, the Northern Black Hills, the 
  Southern Black Hills and the Central Black Hills. In Wyoming, 
  the Wyoming Black Hills.

* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ027-041-WYZ058-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-Weston-
Including Edgemont, Hot Springs, Ardmore, and Upton
905 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...The Southern Foot Hills and the Fall River County 
  Plains.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ026-074-070800-
/O.EXA.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0800Z/
Rapid City-Hermosa Foot Hills-
Including Rapid City, Hermosa, Buffalo Gap, and Fairburn
905 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Snow accumulations of two inches an hour are
  possible...with total snow accumulations from 4 to 6 inches 
  possible. 

* WHERE...The Rapid City area and the Hermosa Foot Hills.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ072-070800-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0800Z/
Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Including Sturgis, Piedmont, and Summerset
905 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches with
  a total of 4 to 7 inches expected.

* WHERE...The Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
905 PM MDT Tue Apr 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
385 
WWUS43 KUNR 070603
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1203 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...HEAVY WET SNOW ENDING TONIGHT...

.Snow is ending across the Black Hills and northeast Wyoming, with
little to no additional accumulation overnight. Accumulating snow
will continue across portions of southwest South Dakota overnight
with an additional 2 to 4 inches. 

WYZ058-070715-
/O.CAN.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Weston-
1203 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will end overnight with little to no additional
accumulation. 

$$

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-070715-
/O.EXP.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T0600Z/
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
1203 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Light snow will end overnight with little to no additional
accumulation. 

$$

SDZ026-072-074-070715-
/O.CAN.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T0800Z/
Rapid City-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-Hermosa Foot Hills-
1203 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will end overnight with little to no additional
accumulation. 

$$

SDZ027-041-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-
Including Edgemont, Hot Springs, and Ardmore
1203 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  two inches.

* WHERE...The Fall River County Plains and the Southern Foot 
  Hills.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will create dangerous conditions. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

SDZ042-044-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
1203 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$
212 
WWUS43 KUNR 070817
WSWUNR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
217 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021


.Snow will end across far southwest South Dakota early this
morning. 

SDZ027-041-070930-
/O.CAN.KUNR.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Southern Foot Hills-Fall River-
217 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

SDZ042-044-071200-
/O.CON.KUNR.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210407T1200Z/
Oglala Lakota-Bennett-
Including Pine Ridge, Oglala, Kyle, and Martin
217 AM MDT Wed Apr 7 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches.

* WHERE...Bennett County and Oglala Lakota County. This includes 
  the Tribal Lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

Road conditions are available on your smartphone from the
5 1 1 app for your state.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Rapid City, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Apr 5, 11:20 AM MDT, 2 hours 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 5, 11:20 AM MDT, 2 hours 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
1120 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

.DISCUSSION...(Today Through Sunday)
Issued at 245 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

Current surface map shows weak low over western North Dakota with
cold front advancing through southeast Montana. Cold front moves
through northeast Wyoming/northwest South Dakota early this
morning...then through the remainder of forecast area by early
afternoon. Modest pressure rises/cold advection behind the front
will lead to some gusty north winds. Boundary layer remains fairly
dry behind the front...so there is an increased threat of wind
driven fires today.

Upper low tracks crosses Rockies into the central plains
Tuesday...with current determinstic models shifting slightly
northward with the track. With 700mb low tracking through Nebraska
panhandle, best forcing remains along and south of I-90. Ensemble
means support widespread 0.25-0.50" QPF for the forecast area,
with local amounts above 1.00" across south central South Dakota.
The exception is far northwest South Dakota, where amounts fall
into the 0.10-0.15" range. Thermal profiles support all snow in
the higher Black Hills, with snow/rain mix on the plains. No
changes to the Winter Storm Watch for the Black Hills. Areas of
northeast Wyoming and South Dakota foothills could see some local
2-3" snowfall amounts. Since the best snowfall on the plains will
be during the day Tuesday, accumulations should be limited to
grassy/elevated surfaces unless we can get a sustained area of
higher snowfall intensity. The other area that could see a few
inches of snow accumulation would be along the Pine Ridge in
southwest South Dakota Tuesday night. System moves east on
Wednesday with lingering precipitation across south central South
Dakota.

Several impulses move through the northern plains Thur-Sun with some
rain/snow showers. Temperatures near to slightly above average.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS Through 18Z Tuesday)
Issued At 1118 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

Gusty northwest winds will diminish slightly this evening.
VFR conditions are expected through this evening. A storm system
will approach the area from the west tonight spreading a shield of
precipitation from west to east. Rain will fall initially, but
then mix with or change to snow over northeastern Wyoming and the
Black Hills late. MVFR/IFR conditions will develop as a result
late tonight over northeastern Wyoming and the Black Hills.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 245 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

Cold front moves through northeast Wyoming and northwest South
Dakota early this morning, then through the rest of western South
Dakota by early afternoon. Gusty northwest winds will develop behind
the front...with 30-45mph gusts possible on the western South
Dakota plains. Relative humidity ahead of the front will bottom
out around 15 percent...with relative humidity of 20-25 percent
behind the front. Give the very dry fuels, gusty winds, and
marginal relative humidity, critical fire weather conditions
expected on the plains. Have issued a Red Flag Warning for potions
of western South Dakota for this afternoon.

Widespread wetting rain/snow will be found across most of the
area Tuesday. The exception will be far northwest South Dakota
with precipitation will be more spotty. Unsettled weather
continues for the end of the week, with some showers. Temperatures
near to slightly above average for the end of the week into the
weekend.

&&

.UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
     for SDZ024-028-029.

     Red Flag Warning until 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening for
     SDZ324>326-328>335.

WY...Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening
     for WYZ057.

&&

DISCUSSION...7
AVIATION...10
FIRE WEATHER...7
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 5, 5:47 AM MDT, 8 hours 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
547 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

SDZ002-013-014-026-030>032-041>044-072>074-061300-
Perkins-Northern Meade Co Plains-Ziebach-Rapid City-
Custer Co Plains-Pennington Co Plains-Haakon-Fall River-
Oglala Lakota-Jackson-Bennett-Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills-
Southern Meade Co Plains-Hermosa Foot Hills-
547 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwestern
South Dakota...and southwestern South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Gusty winds and very low humidities will result in critical fire
weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. See the
latest Fire Weather Message (RFWUNR) and Rangeland Fire Danger
Statement (RFDUNR) for details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A storm system will bring beneficial precipitation to the area
Tuesday into Wednesday. Light snow accumulations may occur, mainly
on grassy surfaces.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

SDZ024-028-029-WYZ057-061300-
Northern Black Hills-Central Black Hills-Southern Black Hills-
Wyoming Black Hills-
547 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Black Hills
of South Dakota...and the Black Hills of Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A storm system will bring beneficial precipitation to the area
Tuesday into Wednesday. It will be cold enough for snow with
accumulations of 6 inches or more possible. The snow will likely
be heavy and wet.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

SDZ046-047-049-061300-
Mellette-Todd-Tripp-
647 AM CDT Mon Apr 5 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of south central
South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Gusty winds and very low humidities will result in critical fire
weather conditions this afternoon and early evening. See the
latest Fire Weather Message (RFWUNR) and Rangeland Fire Danger
Statement (RFDUNR) for details.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible late tonight, but severe
thunderstorms are not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A storm system will bring beneficial precipitation to the area
Tuesday into Wednesday. Very light snow accumulations may occur,
mainly on grassy surfaces.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, but severe
thunderstorms are not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

SDZ001-012-025-027-WYZ054>056-058-071-061300-
Harding-Butte-Northern Foot Hills-Southern Foot Hills-
Northern Campbell-Southern Campbell-Western Crook-Weston-
Northeastern Crook-
547 AM MDT Mon Apr 5 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwestern
South Dakota...southwestern South Dakota...and northeast Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A storm system will bring beneficial precipitation to the area
Tuesday into Wednesday. Light snow accumulations may occur,
mainly on grassy surfaces.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed today.

&&

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio for further updates...or check
our web site at weather.gov/rapidcity

The office that day

Everything else NWS Rapid City, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 5, 3:13 AM MDTRed Flag WarningUNRBennett, Custer, Fall River, Haakon, Jackson, Meade and 7 more16 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in South Dakota, 2021Winter Storm Warnings in Wyoming, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.