Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

Lat: 44.48°NLon: 103.78°WElev: 3898ft.

Fair and Breezy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	11%
Wind Speed	NW 22 G 28 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	19 Mar 4:35 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Lead SD

Red Flag Warning March 19, 04:49pm until March 19, 07:00pm

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Red Flag Warning March 19, 04:49pm until March 19, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Red Flag Warning
Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Monday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.