Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 3:06AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 2:06am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
An area of precipitation is crossing western and central South
Dakota at this time. Snow is changing to light freezing rain where
temperatures are still below freezing, which may lead to a thin
glaze of ice on roadways and sidewalks. Temperatures are rising to
above freezing early this morning, but a thin layer of ice may
remain and cause slick conditions during the morning commute. Allow
a few extra minutes to arrive at your destination this morning.
Area Description:
Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Ziebach; Northern Foothills; Rapid City; Pennington Co Plains; Haakon; Northern Jackson; Bennett; Mellette; Todd; Tripp; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Southern Jackson; Southern Perkins
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov