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FNUS53 KUNR 211018  
FWFUNR  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NE WYOMING AND WRN SOUTH DAKOTA  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAPID CITY SD  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
DISCUSSION
 
ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES  
RANGING FROM 20 TO 30 WILL RESULT IN LOCALLY ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER  
CONDITIONS ACROSS THE EASTERN BLACK HILLS AND THE NORTHEASTERN WYOMING  
PLAINS TODAY. MILD TEMPERATURES AND MOSTLY DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED  
THROUGH THE REST OF THIS WEEKEND INTO NEXT WEEK. HIGHS WILL BE IN THE  
40S AND 50S EACH DAY.  
 
WYZ314-220000-  
NORTHERN CAMPBELL-  
INCLUDING GILLETTE AND WESTON  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 56.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800 TO 1000 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 32.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-64 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 50.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 35 TO 40 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO VERY GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3700 TO 4700 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
WYZ315-220000-  
SOUTHERN CAMPBELL-  
INCLUDING WRIGHT AND SAVAGETON  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 55.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30  
MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......900 TO 1200 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 31.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-59 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......400 TO 500 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 49.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 15 TO 25 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 10  
TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 TO 4500 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
WYZ316-220000-  
CROOK COUNTY PLAINS-  
INCLUDING MOORCROFT, DEVILS TOWER, HULETT, AND NEW HAVEN  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 51.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-39 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......700 TO 900 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 29.  
MAX HUMIDITY........60-70 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 47.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-45 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3200 TO 4000 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 40S. WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
WYZ317-220000-  
WESTON COUNTY PLAINS-  
INCLUDING NEWCASTLE, UPTON, AND ROCHELLE  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-55.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-34 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800 TO 1100 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 27.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-70 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 20  
TO 25 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 48.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3400 TO 4300 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
WYZ318-220000-  
WYOMING BLACK HILLS-  
INCLUDING SUNDANCE AND FOUR CORNERS  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-54.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-39 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 TO 1400 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 32.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-61 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......200 TO 300 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....41-47.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-51 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3400 TO 4300 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE  
UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS  
AROUND 30. HIGHS AROUND 40. WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ327-220000-  
BUTTE COUNTY AREA-  
INCLUDING BELLE FOURCHE, COLONY, AND NEWELL  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-55.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-42 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800 TO 1000 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 30.  
MAX HUMIDITY........68-80 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST 10 TO 15  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO WEST  
AROUND 20 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 49.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-49 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35  
MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2900 TO 3700 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 40S. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ319-220000-  
NORTHERN BLACK HILLS-  
INCLUDING LEAD, DEADWOOD, AND ROCHFORD  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-56.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-36 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1300 TO 1700 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 32.  
MAX HUMIDITY........51-59 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......100 TO 200 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....39-47.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-49 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 35 TO 40 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO VERY GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 TO 3800 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE MID  
20S. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN  
THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 40. WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW. LOWS IN THE MID  
20S. HIGHS AROUND 40.  
 

 
 
SDZ320-220000-  
CENTRAL BLACK HILLS-  
INCLUDING CUSTER, HILL CITY, AND KEYSTONE  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-57.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1400 TO 1800 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-36.  
MAX HUMIDITY........42-54 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......200 TO 300 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....42-52.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-44 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO VERY GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3300 TO 4200 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ321-220000-  
SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS-  
INCLUDING PRINGLE, CUSTER STATE PARK, AND WIND CAVE  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-57.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1400 TO 1800 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 35.  
MAX HUMIDITY........38-46 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-54.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-38 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 25 TO 30 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 TO 4500 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ322-220000-  
FALL RIVER COUNTY AREA-  
INCLUDING HOT SPRINGS, EDGEMONT, AND ARDMORE  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 52.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800 TO 1000 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-30.  
MAX HUMIDITY........51-65 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........3 VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 52.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 30 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2700 TO 3400 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ323-220000-  
NORTHERN FOOT HILLS-  
INCLUDING SPEARFISH AND STURGIS  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 57.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-36 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 TO 1900 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 35.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......400 TO 500 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 49.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 35 TO 40 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR INCREASING TO VERY GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3400 TO 4300 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ324-220000-  
EASTERN FOOT HILLS-  
INCLUDING RAPID CITY AND PIEDMONT  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 58.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 TO 1400 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 33.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......400 TO 500 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 53.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 35 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 45  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2800 TO 3600 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS AROUND 30. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ325-220000-  
CUSTER COUNTY PLAINS-  
INCLUDING HERMOSA, FAIRBURN, BUFFALO GAP, AND FOLSOM  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 58.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1200 TO 1600 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-33.  
MAX HUMIDITY........51-71 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......400 TO 500 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 56.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....GOOD.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3300 TO 4200 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ326-220000-  
PINE RIDGE AREA-  
INCLUDING PINE RIDGE, OELRICHS, BATESLAND, AND KYLE  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 54.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25  
MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800 TO 1100 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 27.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-61 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........4 LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED FIRE  
GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 30  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 54.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 30 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2400 TO 3100 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ328-220000-  
PERKINS COUNTY-  
INCLUDING LEMMON AND BISON  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 47.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-48 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......600 TO 800 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 24.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-93 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 48.  
MIN HUMIDITY........52-60 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 TO 2600 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ329-220000-  
WEST CENTRAL PLAINS-  
INCLUDING FAITH, ELLSWORTH AFB, NEW UNDERWOOD, AND WALL  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-53.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......600 TO 800 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 27.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-86 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 51.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-49 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 35 TO 40 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR INCREASING TO GOOD IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2400 TO 3000 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ332-220000-  
BADLANDS AREA-  
INCLUDING INTERIOR, SCENIC, ROCKYFORD, AND WANBLEE  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 54.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25  
MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......700 TO 900 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 27.  
MAX HUMIDITY........62-78 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......400 TO 500 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 53.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 15 TO 25 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 25 MPH INCREASING TO NORTHWEST  
AROUND 35 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2100 TO 2700 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ333-220000-  
BENNETT COUNTY AREA-  
INCLUDING MARTIN, TUTHILL, ALLEN, AND LONG VALLEY  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 54.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25  
MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......800 TO 1000 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 28.  
MAX HUMIDITY........54-62 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 52.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40  
MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 35 TO 40 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1800 TO 2300 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ330-220000-  
ZIEBACH COUNTY-  
INCLUDING DUPREE AND GLAD VALLEY  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 41.  
MIN HUMIDITY........46-52 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......400 TO 600 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 23.  
MAX HUMIDITY........89-97 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 48.  
MIN HUMIDITY........55-65 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1400 TO 1800 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ331-220000-  
HAAKON COUNTY AREA-  
INCLUDING PHILIP, KADOKA, BELVIDERE, AND MIDLAND  
318 AM MST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 47.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-45 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 TO 700 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 23.  
MAX HUMIDITY........83-91 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 50.  
MIN HUMIDITY........45-53 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 30  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1300 TO 1700 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ334-220000-  
MELLETTE AND TODD COUNTIES-  
INCLUDING MISSION, WHITE RIVER, AND SAINT FRANCIS  
418 AM CST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-54.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-41 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......700 TO 900 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 25.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-79 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 50.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-48 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 30 TO 35 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1300 TO 1700 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.  
 

 
 
SDZ335-220000-  
TRIPP COUNTY-  
INCLUDING WINNER, COLOME, AND HAMILL  
418 AM CST SAT DEC 21 2024  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....43-49.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......700 TO 900 FT AGL.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 25.  
MAX HUMIDITY........75-85 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......300 TO 400 FT AGL.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.  
LAL.................1.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....AROUND 48.  
MIN HUMIDITY........44 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.  
HAINES INDEX........5 MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED  
FIRE GROWTH.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH INCREASING TO NORTHWEST  
AROUND 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1100 TO 1400 FT AGL.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
BREEZY. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
40S.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 20S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S.  
 

 
 
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