This Day in Weather History: April 17th

Weather History - April 17th

Local and Regional Events:

April 17th, 2006:

A strong spring storm moved across the northern and central plains, bringing precipitation and stiff northwest winds. Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph, with gusts around 70 mph, were felt across a good portion of western South Dakota for more than 24 hours as the storm slowly crossed the region.