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Rapid City finally sees its first freeze after an unusual growing season
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -Western South Dakota finally felt the kind of chill Friday morning that normally arrives weeks earlier. Downtown Rapid City fell to 32 degrees overnight, while Rapid City Regional Airport reached 28 degrees before 7 a.m. Temperatures dropped into the mid-20s in parts of northwestern South Dakota, where colder conditions brought a more significant freeze.
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Rain, gusts up to 55 mph and freezing temperatures ahead for KOTA Territory
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -howers will spread across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota on Wednesday, followed by strong winds Thursday and freezing temperatures in many communities Friday morning. The strongest Thursday gusts could reach 50 to 55 mph near Buffalo. Rapid City could see gusts of 45 to 50...
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New Weather Station in Lead Expands South Dakota’s Growing Mesonet Network
LEAD, S.D. – A new weather monitoring station is now online in Lead, giving forecasters and residents more detailed information about weather conditions in the northern Black Hills. The station, located at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, is part of South Dakota State University’s Mesonet network, a statewide system...
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Tuesday Forecast: Chilly autumn weather settles in with low clouds and spotty showers
WESTERN S.D. AND NORTHEASTERN WYO. – A chilly autumn pattern continues to hold across the forecast area Tuesday morning. Light overnight rainfall has pulled some low-level moisture out of the air keeping fog from forming, but localized pockets of low-lying stratus and patchy fog continue to drift across portions of the Black Hills and plains.
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Hot Weather Baking the Heartland This Week, Cooler Air Incoming
More records were broken across the Midwest and South on Tuesday as a ridge of high pressure continues to dominate! Cities like Wichita, Atlanta, Birmingham, and Little Rock all broke records. Looking ahead, changes are on the way as a trough digs, bringing cooler air for a large part of the country.
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Rain chances build across KOTA Territory before strong Thursday winds
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Rapid City gets ready for a tradition of warming up downtown
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Cold weather is on the way for the second full week of October and for the most vulnerable populations in the Black Hills, staying warm can be a challenge. The upcoming cold snap is reminding Rapid City residents of the tradition of placing warm clothing on the president statues downtown.
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Fire Danger Continues Tomorrow, Cold Front Sunday!
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Black Hills cold snap puts tender crops at risk; NWS meteorologist shares winter-prep checklist
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -A sharp change in the weather this weekend could bring an early end to the growing season in some parts of the Black Hills region—and give residents a reason to start getting ready for winter. Rapid City is most likely to see morning lows in...
KELOLAND
Summerlike warmth ends as cooler air moves in
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– We have had a quiet and mild week in KELOLAND, with temperatures feeling more like summer than fall at times. Forecasted highs were in the 90s again for portions of western KELOLAND on Friday, as they were earlier in the week. On Monday, Rapid City had a high of 91 degrees […]
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Friday Forecast: Fire danger looms as temperatures remain high
WESTERN S.D. AND NORTHEASTERN WYO. – A brisk, clear morning across the plains will quickly turn into near-record heat for Friday afternoon. A Red Flag Warning is in effect and breezy conditions remain for Saturday until temperatures fall and humidity rises Sunday. Early morning temperatures settled in the 40s...
KELOLAND
One more surge of heat ahead; Snow chances start Monday West River
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Good morning KELOLAND! It’s that time of year again. After another big warm up Friday and Saturday, a mid month shake-up is coming to KELOLAND. Actually, it’s about right on time. That means the first chances of snow will arrive across portions of western SD, starting as early as Monday. We’ll […]
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Rapid City-area crews contain small grass fire Tuesday near Sheridan Lake Road
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - UPDATE 10/7: Crews from the Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Department, along with state, mutual aid and U.S. Forest Service resources, responded to what is now being called the Rockwood Fire near Sheridan Lake Road and Rockwood Road. The fire burned about 0.1 acre and was...
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Fall Brings Changes in Wildlife Behavior Across the Black Hills
Cooler temperatures and shorter days aren't the only signs of fall in the Black Hills — wildlife is on the move too. A national urban wildlife expert breaks down what's driving it and how to avoid conflicts at home.
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Mechanics urge drivers to prepare vehicles before winter storms hit
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - 17% of all vehicle crashes across the U.S. happen during winter conditions, making preparation key before the first storm hits. Federal data shows 24% of weather-related crashes happen on snowy, slushy or icy pavement. Mechanics recommend starting under the hood by testing battery strength, flushing...
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Warm, breezy Monday brings elevated fire danger to parts of KOTA Territory
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Oglala Sioux Tribe members can apply for federal storm disaster aid
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe who suffered damage from severe storms, straight-line winds or flooding earlier this year can now apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA and the Oglala Sioux Tribe opened a joint disaster assistance center Oct. 1 to help tribal members affected...
KELOLAND
September rain goes down in the history books
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– The majority of KELOLAND is closing September out on a drier note after multiple rounds of measurable rainfall throughout the month. From September 1st through the 29th, 22 days have featured at least a trace of precipitation in Sioux Falls. This has added up to a rainfall total of nearly 5.8 […]
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Drought and tourists reshape Custer area landscape
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – While the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup has grown to draw tens of thousands of visitors and become an emblem of western South Dakota's cowboy heritage, it also serves a much more practical purpose – particularly important this year, thanks to adverse environmental conditions that have affected the entire region.