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FXUS63 KUNR 240956
AFDUNR

Area Forecast Discussion For Western SD and Northeastern WY
National Weather Service Rapid City SD
356 AM MDT Tue Apr 24 2018

.DISCUSSION...(Today Through Monday)
Issued at 332 AM MDT Tue Apr 24 2018

Upper level analysis has positively tilted trof across the
northern Plains, with low center over northwestern South Dakota.
Rain showers are pushing east across central SD, while rain and
snow is falling across western SD. At the surface, low pressure
is located across central SD, with high pressure across central
Montana. In between, decent pressure gradient is producing gusty
northwest winds across the forecast area, with some gusts to 40
mph. Temperatures at 3am are in the low to mid 30s, with some 40s
across far south central SD just ahead of the surface front.

Northern stream trof shears out today as closed low over northwest
South Dakota drops southeast into south central SD by late
afternoon. Still looking at another 1 to 2 inches of snow across
portions of northwest South Dakota where temperatures have cooled
sufficiently, and precip rates are the heaviest. Another 1 to 2
inches is likely across the northern Black Hills also where
upslope conditions will hold for a few more hours. Anticipate
canceling the Winter Weather advisory later this morning as
snowfall has not stacked up quite as much as expected. Do not
expect too much more snow to accumulate after sunrise. High
temperatures today will be cool, in the 40s for most locations.

The rest of the week looks to be mostly dry and mild as high
amplitude ridge builds over the Rockies region and generally stays
in place through the weekend. A weak disturbance sliding down the
east side of the ridge could bring a few showers Wednesday night
into Thursday morning over northeast WY and the Black Hills and
some cooler air for Thursday. Fairly breezy conditions are also
expected on Thursday. Temps are expected to be above average this
weekend, with highs mostly in the upper 60s and 70s.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS Through 06Z Tuesday Night)
Issued At 1040 PM MDT Mon Apr 23 2018

MVFR/IFR conditions will prevail for much of the area tonight
through Tuesday morning as a storm system moves across the area.
Rain and snow will be found mostly over northwestern into west-
central SD. Gusty northwest winds to around 45 kt also will occur
until around 15z. Conditions will slowly improve from northwest to
southeast throughout the afternoon and evening.

&&

.UNR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Winter Weather Advisory until 9 AM MDT this morning for SDZ001-
     012-024-025-072.

WY...Winter Weather Advisory until 9 AM MDT this morning for WYZ056-
     057-071.

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...15
AVIATION...Bunkers