Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BRITTON (KBTN)

Lat: 45.82°NLon: 97.74°WElev: 1318ft.

Unknown Precip Fog/Mist and Windy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 28 G 35 mph
Barometer	29.27 in
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	9°F (-13°C)
Last update	18 Feb 10:35 am CST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Amherst SD

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:40am until February 18, 03:00pm

Wind Advisory February 18, 10:40am until February 18, 12:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Wind Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:40am until February 18, 03:00pm
Wind Advisory February 18, 10:40am until February 18, 12:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Today
High: 34 °F
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 19 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 1 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow, mainly before 2pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 34. Windy, with a west northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of snow before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. North northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 15. North northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.