This Day in Weather History: March 1st

Weather History - March 1st

Local and Regional Events:

March 1st, 1970:

Freezing rain and drizzle impacted much of South Dakota on March 1st, 1970. Ice accumulation up to 1/8 of an inch thick was reported in Rapid City, with heavier amounts in the northwestern part of the state. Some utility lines were broken, but there was no extensive line damage. Also, some schools were closed due to icy roads.

March 1st, 1998:

An incredible amount of snow falls on Lead, South Dakota, from February 25th through March 1st. The official storm total was 103 inches for five days. Click HERE for more information from the NWS Office in Rapid City.

March 1st, 2014:

Arctic air and strong northwest winds brought bitter cold wind chills to central and northeast South Dakota east of the Missouri River. Bitter wind chills of 35 below to around 40 below occurred. Some of the coldest wind chills include 39 degrees below zero west of Long Lake, 40 degrees below zero at Highmore, 41 degrees below zero near Roy Lake, and 42 degrees below zero at Summit.