WFO RAPID CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, March 16, 2018
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WINTER STORM WATCH
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
321 AM MDT Thu Mar 15 2018
.A spring-like storm will produce a wintry mix of rain, sleet,
freezing rain, and snow tonight and Friday.
Rain will begin today, and then change to freezing rain, sleet,
and snow tonight. The best chance of heavy snow will be across
southwestern South Dakota, with substantial freezing rain
possible over south-central South Dakota.
Uncertainty still exists with the track of the storm as well as
the temperature profile, which will have a large effect on the
types and amounts of precipitation. Please continue to stay tuned
for updates as the storm evolves.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8
inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northeastern Wyoming, the northwestern Black
Hills, and the northern and eastern Foothills areas.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8
inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northeastern Wyoming, the northwestern Black
Hills, and the northern and eastern Foothills areas.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8
inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northeastern Wyoming, the northwestern Black
Hills, and the northern and eastern Foothills areas.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 8
inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northeastern Wyoming, the northwestern Black
Hills, and the northern and eastern Foothills areas.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 7
inches, and ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible.
* WHERE…Northern Campbell County.
* WHEN…From late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on difficult travel conditions,
including during the morning commute on Friday. Significant
reductions in visibility are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Storm Watch means heavy snow, strong winds, freezing
precipitation, and cold temperatures are possible. Monitor NOAA
weather radio, local radio or television, or the Internet for
updates on this potentially dangerous storm. Take time to
prepare for severe winter conditions before the storm develops.
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