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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

An additional three to six inches of snow will fall over the northern Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains this afternoon and evening, where one to two feet of snow has already fallen. The rest of northeastern Wyoming and far western South Dakota will receive another inch from the storm, while two to four inches will fall over south central South Dakota. Snow will decrease tonight.

Strong wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph on the plains east of the Black Hills are causing poor visibility. Interstate 90 is closed from Spearfish to Rapid City.

Wind chill values will fall into the teens to 10 degrees below zero.

Check recent snow and wind reports.

Additional snow forecast to fall Tuesday afternoon and evening (November 29)

Additional snow forecast to fall Tuesday afternoon and evening (November 29)