Darren Clabo

SD State Fire Meteorologist & Assoc. Prof. of Practice @sdsmt | Wildfire meteorology, wildfire climate | AMS CCM (#777) | Views/opinions my own.

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@KennedyClouds @Next_G_EAS This is why, as a meteorologist, you should not have bought a home with a north-facing driveway.

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

... is the evident leeside convergence in the band of snow over the far southern Black Hills extending to the SSE. Classic. 3/3

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

There is a lot to unpack from just looking at today's visible satellite imagery across SD. The Coteau des Prairies stands out in the east as the higher elevations received more snow than rain. Most lakes remain unfrozen. 1/

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

Elevation plays a role over western SD too. The higher ridge between the Moreau and Cheyenne Rivers stands out. Snow is deeper in the upslope-favored areas of the northern Black Hills and adjacent areas towards Vale and Newell. But my favorite... 2/

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@wxbunkers Soooooo much dry air. But at least the flurries are flying sideways!

[NWS Aberdeen @NWSAberdeen]

(1 of 2) minor winter weather related travel impacts today, with generally light snow totaling 1-3 inches in central South Dakota, less than an inch elsewhere. Winds will be on the increase to around 30-40mph. Cant rule out some light icing as well #SDWX

[NWS Rapid City @NWSRapidCity]

12/24/2023, 4:55 am MST: Here is the latest winter weather update. Blizzard conditions are now in the picture for south-central SD. #sdwx #wywx

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@HoogyGalen #dadjoke

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

It's December 22. It's currently 56 F outside. And apparently it is still wasp season in Rapid City.

[SD Mines AMS @SDSMTWxClub]

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[South Dakota Mines Graduate Education @SDSMT_GradEdu]

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[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@Just_Allender You have forever changed how I view wind barbs.

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

🎶And it came in like a wrecking ball🎶

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@JimRankinSDSMT But I bet you got there ahead of time!

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@Vikings Whenever you decide to get back into science/engineering (no rush though, you are doing awesome!), feel free to reach out to @sdsmt. We'd love to have you in our grad school!

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@Acmebike @BrantBeckmanwx @AnnaHamelin The Witch prescribed burn is also ongoing near Pringle

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

The Monday morning realization that 12Z model data rolls in an hour earlier due to us being back in Standard time.

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

@jim_strain In my opinion, the most scenic place in the Hills. I love it there!

[Darren Clabo @SDFireWeather]

Fall- the time of year when Freeze Warnings and Red Flag Warnings coexist over the deep south.

[AMS Board of Operational Government Meteorologists @amsbogm]

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