Hills, MN

2:50 AM CST on February 14, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 1493 ft
Lon: 96.4° W
Lat: 43.5° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Valentine's Day will be greeted by a storm that will begin the day in the Mississippi Valley before moving eastward into the eastern third of the country. In the colder air to the north, snow is expected to fall through the Ohio Valley before moving into the Northeast in the evening. The warmer air to the north will only allow areas of light to moderate rain to form from Louisiana through the Carolinas. By the end of the day, much of the precipitation from this storm will be off the eastern seaboard, leaving warmer air in the Southern Plains and much colder air in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

In the West, a storm will track through the Great Basin before slamming into the Rockies, where it will produce much needed high elevation snow. This will not be a tremendous snow producer, but several inches of the white stuff is expected.

Late in the day, a Pacific storm will make its approach to the West Coast. As the storm moves inland, it will instigate rain and high elevation snow in Washington and Oregon. This storm will be the next rain producer for California on Wednesday.

The Northeast will rise in to the 30s and 40s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Northern Plains will rise into the 30s and 40s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Valentine's Day will be greeted by a storm that will begin the day in the Mississippi Valley before moving eastward into the eastern third of the country. In the colder air to the north, snow is expected to fall through the Ohio Valley before moving into the Northeast in the evening. The warmer air to the north will only allow areas of light to moderate rain to form from Louisiana through the Carolinas. By the end of the day, much of the precipitation from this storm will be off the eastern seaboard, leaving warmer air in the Southern Plains and much colder air in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

In the West, a storm will track through the Great Basin before slamming into the Rockies, where it will produce much needed high elevation snow. This will not be a tremendous snow producer, but several inches of the white stuff is expected.

Late in the day, a Pacific storm will make its approach to the West Coast. As the storm moves inland, it will instigate rain and high elevation snow in Washington and Oregon. This storm will be the next rain producer for California on Wednesday.

The Northeast will rise in to the 30s and 40s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 50s, 60s, and 70s. The Northern Plains will rise into the 30s and 40s, while the Northwest will see temperatures in the 30s and 40s.
Hills Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:32 AM CST
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
18 °F
Feels Like 12 °F
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
7:25 AM
5:53 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Tonight
Fog 13 °F
Fog
Tuesday
Fog 40 °F
Fog
Tuesday Night
Partly Cloudy 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 36 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 38 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 36 | 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.68 in
Visibility
0.8 miles
Clouds
Overcast 200 ft
Moisture
Humidity
93%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Temperature
Windchill
12 °F
Dew Point
16 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from SW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
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Regional Forecast for Rock
Tuesday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Widespread dense fog in the morning. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs around 42. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 22. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs around 36. Southwest winds around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 20. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs around 38.
Thursday Night through Sunday Night
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 22. Highs around 38.
Washingtons Birthday
snow Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of light rain and light snow. Highs around 38.
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
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Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 am CST Tuesday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 56138
Tuesday, 14
Fog
40 | 22 °F
Fog
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
36 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
38 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
36 | 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
38 | 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 19
Partly Cloudy
38 | 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 20
Chance of Rain
38 | NA
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rock
Rest of Tonight
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy. Widespread dense fog. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Lows around 12. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Widespread dense fog in the morning. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the morning. Highs around 42. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 22. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 13 | 13 34 | 23 34 | 27 25 | 20
Wind 1 mph SSW 6 mph SW 6 mph SW 5 mph SSW
Humidity 99% 66% 75% 80%
Chance of Precip. 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 55% 51% 43% 50%
Conditions Fog Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:25 AM
5:53 PM
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rock
Wednesday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Highs around 36. Southwest winds around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
nt_cloudy Mostly cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 20. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 23 | 18 36 | 25 31 | 25 25 | 20
Wind 2 mph SSE 2 mph NW 6 mph NNW 7 mph North
Humidity 80% 67% 78% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 71% 50% 53% 53%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:24 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rock
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs around 38.
Thursday Night through Sunday Night
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 22. Highs around 38.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 18 36 | 20 32 | 18 27 | 14
Wind 5 mph NW 11 mph WNW 7 mph WNW 4 mph WNW
Humidity 88% 50% 55% 57%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 43% 27% 33% 35%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:23 AM
5:56 PM
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rock
Thursday Night through Sunday Night
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 22. Highs around 38.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 14 36 | 18 31 | 18 23 | 16
Wind 4 mph WNW 6 mph WNW 5 mph WNW 1 mph NW
Humidity 80% 45% 58% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 33% 23% 29% 32%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:21 AM
5:57 PM
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rock
Thursday Night through Sunday Night
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 22. Highs around 38.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 14 31 | 20 38 | 20 29 | 20
Wind 2 mph NW 5 mph West 5 mph West 2 mph West
Humidity 83% 63% 47% 68%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 34% 30% 38% 29%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rock
Thursday Night through Sunday Night
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows around 22. Highs around 38.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 18 38 | 22 34 | 23 25 | 25
Wind 1 mph West 2 mph South 6 mph SSE 7 mph South
Humidity 88% 52% 66% 95%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 40% 40% 38% 34%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
5:59 PM
Source: NWS at 9:32 PM CST on February 13, 2012
Regional Forecast for Rock
Washingtons Birthday
snow Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of light rain and light snow. Highs around 38.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 25 38 | 31 34 | 23 25 | 25
Wind 8 mph South 8 mph South 6 mph SSE 7 mph South
Humidity 96% 72% 66% 95%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 57% 57% 38% 34%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:20 AM
5:59 PM
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History & Almanac
February 14, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KFSD) 31 °F 10 °F
Record (KFSD) 66 °F (1954) -28 °F (1936)
Yesterday 28 °F 20 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 41
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 14, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:25 AM CST 5:53 PM CST
Civil Twilight 6:56 AM CST 6:23 PM CST
Nautical Twilight 6:22 AM CST 6:57 PM CST
Astronomical Twilight 5:49 AM CST 7:30 PM CST
Moon 1:16 AM CST 10:55 AM CST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 27m
Length of Day
10h 28m
Tomorrow will be 2m 45s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 54% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
32 °F
Longville
30 °F
Hinckley
30 °F
Grand Marais
28 °F
Austin
28 °F
Red Wing
1 °F
Flag Island
5 °F
Waskish
6 °F
Pine River
6 °F
Longville
10 °F
Roseau
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Luverne 12 °F Freezing Fog 2:37 AM CST
Sioux Falls 19 °F Overcast 2:07 AM CST
Pipestone 18 °F Overcast 2:32 AM CST
Sheldon 18 °F Freezing Fog 2:35 AM CST
Flight To ETA Status
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KFSD 03:07AM On Time
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Flight Rule: LIFR (KPQN)
Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 230° (SW)
Ceiling: 200 ft

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Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Chance of Rain, 65 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 47 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 17, 2012 Clear, 65 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
MNDOT Beaver Creek I-90 Mile Post 4, Beaver Creek, MN 13 °F 13 °F 12 °F 99% South  at  1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1450 ft 2:25 AM CST MADIS
HADS ROCK CREEK NEAR LUVERNE MN, Luverne, MN - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1500 ft 1:30 AM CST MADIS
HADS SPLIT ROCK CREEK NEAR CORSON 1E SD, Brandon, SD - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1304 ft 1:45 AM CST MADIS
Sunde Wildflower Estates, Sioux Falls, SD 19.0 °F 19 °F 11 °F 70% SSE  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 1503 ft 2:45 AM CST Normal  
HADS BIG SIOUX RVR AT NORTH CLIFF AVE SD, Sioux Falls, SD 20 °F 20 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1293 ft 1:30 AM CST MADIS
HADS BIG SIOUX RVR SD, Sioux Falls, SD - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1399 ft 2:00 AM CST MADIS
HADS BIG SIOUX RIVER AT DIVERSION NEA SD, Sioux Falls, SD - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1413 ft 1:30 AM CST MADIS
HADS SKUNK CREEK AT SIOUX FALLS SD, Sioux Falls, SD - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1404 ft 1:30 AM CST MADIS
HADS ROCK RIVER AT ROCK VALLEY IA, Rock Valley, IA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1246 ft 2:00 AM CST MADIS
Dunham Park, Sioux Falls, SD 19.5 °F 20 °F 18 °F 93% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1424 ft 2:50 AM CST Rapid Fire  
NonFedAWOS LINCOLN COUNTY , Tea, SD 16 °F 16 °F 14 °F 92% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1515 ft 2:15 AM CST MADIS
APRSWXNET Sioux Falls SD , Sioux Falls, SD 20 °F 20 °F 15 °F 80% SSW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1505 ft 2:33 AM CST MADIS
HADS WILLOW CREEK NEAR CROOKS 2SW SD, Crooks, SD - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1490 ft 1:46 AM CST MADIS
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Dense Fog Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:59 PM CST on February 13, 2012

... Dense fog advisory in effect until 10 am CST Tuesday...

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a dense
fog advisory... which is in effect until 10 am CST Tuesday.

* Weather conditions... widespread visibilities of a quarter mile or
less in dense fog are expected through mid morning Tuesday. With
temperatures below freezing... the dense fog is likely depositing a
layer of frost on untreated surfaces... and motorists should be
prepared for slippery roads.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving... slow down...
use your headlights... and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.







Local Storm Report


02/13/2012 0300 PM

Hills, Rock County.

Snow m2.5 inch, reported by co-op observer.





02/13/2012 0300 PM

Hills, Rock County.

Snow m2.5 inch, reported by co-op observer.



Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 9:55 PM CST on February 13, 2012

24 hour snowfall data in inches... for southeast South Dakota...
southwest Minnesota... northwest Iowa... and northeast Nebraska
... Received by 9 PM Monday February 13 2012.


... Southeast South Dakota...

5 NNE Elk Point 3.8
1 WNW Canton 2.8
1 SSE Vermillion 2.5
Brandon 1.5
4 se Sioux Falls 1.3
3 ESE Sioux Falls 1.3
2 N Brandon 1.0
3 SSE Sioux Falls 0.8
3 N Sioux Falls official NWS 0.4

... Southwest Minnesota...

1 NE Jackson 2.5
hills 2.5
1 S Windom 2.3
2 NE Worthington 2.0

... Northwest Iowa...

Sioux City official NWS 6.2
Sioux City 5.5
Cherokee 5.0
1 N Spencer 5.0
2 SSE Sioux Center 4.0
Rock Valley 3.6
Spirit Lake 3.5
S Cherokee 3.5
4 W Spirit Lake 3.3
1 W Spirit Lake 3.0

... Northeast Nebraska...

Ponca 3.5

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