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Heavy Snow and Gusty Winds in the North-Central US; Freezing Rain Possible in the Northern Plains and Appalachians

Areas of moderate to heavy snow and gusty to high winds are expected across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Patchy areas of light rain/freezing rain may develop along the rain-snow line over parts of the Northern Plains into the morning. A mix of light snow and freezing rain or drizzle is possible in the central Appalachians that may impact the morning commute. Read More >

Overview

A series of severe thunderstorms rolled across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota on 27 July 2015. Hail up to 3.5" in diameter and wind gusts up to 73 mph were reported. Prodigious amounts of hail fell in Custer, South Dakota. The hail looked like snow due to the depth. Record rainfall also fell at the Rapid City Regional Airport.

Image of storm when it was passing over Bear Butte

Picture of thunderstorm (courtesy Markus Erk) as it was passing by Bear Butte

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