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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall through This Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the central into southern Plains into Sunday, with large hail and severe gusts the main threats. The threat for heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding will return to the south-central U.S. Friday into this weekend. Read More >

Overview

A powerful spring snowstorm tracked across the Rockies into the western High Plains bringing heavy, wet snow. The snow began early Sunday (March 14, 2021) and continued through Monday (March 15, 2021). 

Snowfall amounts around two feet occurred in the Southern Black Hills, with little to no snow occurring across northwestern South Dakota and portions of northeastern Wyoming. Gusty winds accompanied the heavy snow, which caused hazardous road conditions. 

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White River, SD (submitted by Keli B)
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