Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Weather History Archive

Weather History - March 1st

Local and Regional Events:

March 1st, 1970:

Freezing rain and drizzle impacted much of South Dakota on March 1st, 1970. Ice accumulation up to 1/8 of an inch thick was reported in Rapid City, with heavier amounts in the northwestern part of the state. Some utility lines were broken, but there was no extensive line damage. Also, some schools were closed due to icy roads.

March 1st, 1998:

An incredible amount of snow falls on Lead, South Dakota, from February 25th through March 1st. The official storm total was 103 inches for five days. Click HERE for more information from the NWS Office in Rapid City.

March 1st, 2014:

Arctic air and strong northwest winds brought bitter cold wind chills to central and northeast South Dakota east of the Missouri River. Bitter wind chills of 35 below to around 40 below occurred. Some of the coldest wind chills include 39 degrees below zero west of Long Lake, 40 degrees below zero at Highmore, 41 degrees below zero near Roy Lake, and 42 degrees below zero at Summit.

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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

This Day in Weather History: March 1st