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Tracking Winter Weather and Frigid Temperatures Through This Weekend

A clipper storm will move across the Great Lakes through this weekend with periods of light snow, gusty winds, and lake effect snow bands which could make for hazardous travel at times. A frigid airmass will spread eastward behind this storm into the Midwest and Eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Recreation Forecast


The Recreational Forecast contains forecasts and reports on conditions for resort and recreational areas. The forecast will be issued one per day between 4am LST and 6am LST and will include a site specific forecast for the following weather elements:

  • Maximum Temperatures
  • Minimum Temperatures
  • Sky/Weather
  • Wind Speed and Direction
  • Lightning
  • 2 Day Extended Forecast

The Recreational Forecast will be issued for the following areas (see graphic below):

  • Northern Lake Oahe in north-central South Dakota
  • Southern Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe in south-central South Dakota
  • Glacial Lake Region of northeastern South Dakota
  • Big Stone Lake and Lake Traverse in west-central Minnesota
  • Lake Kampeska in eastern South Dakota

 

Recreation Forecast