Storm Update Sunday – December 25, 2016

National Weather Service

Safe Travel USA for current road conditions and closures.

Custer SD
43.76°N 103.6°W (Elev. 5417 ft)
6:44 am MST Dec 25, 2016

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing snow after 4pm. Temperature rising to near 29 by 11am, then falling to around 14 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between -6 and 4. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming northwest 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 11pm. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 5. Wind chill values between -11 and -18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -9 and 1. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 31.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Saturday

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

Interstate 90 Is Open; U.S. 85 Remains Closed Travel Caution Due to Strong Winds and Blowing Snow

Interstate 90 Is Open; U.S. 85 Remains Closed

Travel Caution Due to Strong Winds and Blowing Snow

November 30, 2016
7:55 AM

PIERRE S.D. – State officials have reopened Interstate 90 to traffic between Spearfish Exit 14 and Piedmont Exit 44 in both directions.

I-90 was reopened from Exit 44 to Exit 55 Tuesday evening and there are some No Travel Advisories in place in the north central part of the state, west of the Missouri River.

U.S. Highway 85 remains closed from the Wyoming state line to Highway 14A due to a hazardous spill from an overturned tanker truck.

Drivers are reminded that winter driving conditions still exist on I-90 and on many highways especially in western and central South Dakota. Motorists can expect snow packed and slippery areas, possible blowing and drifting snow, and low visibility at times as the expected 20-40 mph winds continue across the state today.

If you are travelling, you should reduce speed, turn off cruise control, wear your seat belt and leave extra space between you and other vehicles. High-profile vehicles such as semi-trucks and campers should use extreme caution.

Motorists are encouraged to check conditions at www.safetravelusa.com/sd or by dialing 5-1-1 before heading out.