Station Overview Station Location
Station Number SD-PT-1 Latitude 45.187491
Station Name Gettysburg 14.7 NNW Longitude -100.11418
County Potter Elevation (ft) 1972



Month 30 Yr Avg by PRISM Total Prcp Sum Days Covered By All Observations Daily Prcp Sum Daily Observation Count Multiday Prcp Sum Days Covered by Multiday Observations Multiday Observation Count Days With Prcp Days With Trace Total Snowfall Days With Snowfall Days With Snow On Ground
Oct 11 1.54 2.57 30 2.24 2 0.33 28 8 2 0 0.0 0 0
Nov 11 0.62 0.08 30 0.00 3 0.08 27 8 0 1 0.0 0 0
Dec 11 0.41 0.20 30 0.05 6 0.15 24 6 1 1 0.0 0 0
Jan 12 0.36 3.23 30 0.08 5 3.15 25 7 2 0 2.5 2 2
Feb 12 0.50 1.19 24 1.19 14 0.00 10 4 6 1 12.0 4 7
March 12 1.08 0.04 32 0.00 0 0.04 32 4 0 0 0.0 0 0
April 12 1.70 2.33 30 1.81 11 0.52 19 4 9 0 0.0 0 0
May 12 2.87 2.71 33 1.01 8 1.70 25 9 5 0 0.0 0 0
June 12 3.25 2.28 30 1.74 10 0.54 20 6 4 2 0.0 0 0
July 12 2.66 1.40 31 1.08 6 0.32 25 8 4 0 0.0 0 0
Aug 12 2.13 0.89 29 0.12 4 0.77 25 6 3 1 0.0 0 0
Sept 12 1.65 0.00 32 0.00 2 0.00 30 6 0 0 0.0 0 0
Water Year Totals: 18.77" 16.92" 361 days 9.32" 71 7.60" 290 days 76 36 days 6 days 14.5" 6 days 9 days



Days in Water Year Cell Color Key
        Daily Observation with Prcp         Missing Day
        Multiday Observation         Daily/Multiday Observation Conflict

Day of Year Daily Prcp Multiday Prcp
10/1/2011 0.00
10/2/2011 **
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10/4/2011 **
10/5/2011 **
10/6/2011 0.00
10/7/2011 0.93
10/8/2011 **
10/9/2011 0.33
10/10/2011 1.31
10/11/2011 **
10/12/2011 T
10/13/2011 **
10/14/2011 **
10/15/2011 **
10/16/2011 0.00
10/17/2011 **
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10/21/2011 **
10/22/2011 0.00
10/23/2011
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10/25/2011 **
10/26/2011 **
10/27/2011 **
10/28/2011 T
10/29/2011 **
10/30/2011 T
10/31/2011 **
11/1/2011 **
11/2/2011 0.00
11/3/2011 **
11/4/2011 0.00
11/5/2011 0.00
11/6/2011 T
11/7/2011 **
11/8/2011 0.00
11/9/2011 **
11/10/2011 **
11/11/2011 **
11/12/2011 0.00
11/13/2011 0.00
11/14/2011 **
11/15/2011 0.00
11/16/2011 **
11/17/2011 **
11/18/2011 0.00
11/19/2011 **
11/20/2011 0.08
11/21/2011 **
11/22/2011 **
11/23/2011 **
11/24/2011 **
11/25/2011 **
11/26/2011 **
11/27/2011 **
11/28/2011 0.00
11/29/2011 **
11/30/2011 **
12/1/2011 0.03
12/2/2011 **
12/3/2011 **
12/4/2011 **
12/5/2011 0.12
12/6/2011
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12/11/2011 **
12/12/2011 0.00
12/13/2011 0.00
12/14/2011 **
12/15/2011 **
12/16/2011 0.00
12/17/2011 **
12/18/2011 **
12/19/2011 **
12/20/2011 0.00
12/21/2011 T
12/22/2011 **
12/23/2011 **
12/24/2011 **
12/25/2011 **
12/26/2011 **
12/27/2011 0.00
12/28/2011 0.00
12/29/2011 0.00
12/30/2011 0.05
12/31/2011 0.00
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
1/1/2012 0.00
1/2/2012 **
1/3/2012 **
1/4/2012 0.00
1/5/2012
1/6/2012 **
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1/10/2012 **
1/11/2012 **
1/12/2012 **
1/13/2012 0.05
1/14/2012 0.02
1/15/2012 0.00
1/16/2012 0.00
1/17/2012 **
1/18/2012 **
1/19/2012 0.01
1/20/2012 0.06
1/21/2012 **
1/22/2012 **
1/23/2012 3.00
1/24/2012 **
1/25/2012 0.09
1/26/2012 **
1/27/2012 **
1/28/2012 T
1/29/2012 **
1/30/2012 **
1/31/2012 0.00
2/1/2012 0.00
2/2/2012 **
2/3/2012 **
2/4/2012 0.00
2/5/2012 **
2/6/2012 0.00
2/7/2012 **
2/8/2012 0.00
2/9/2012 0.00
2/10/2012 0.00
2/11/2012 T
2/12/2012
2/13/2012
2/14/2012
2/15/2012
2/16/2012 **
2/17/2012 **
2/18/2012 0.00
2/19/2012 0.00
2/20/2012 0.18
2/21/2012
2/22/2012 0.00
2/23/2012 0.44
2/24/2012 0.07
2/25/2012 0.00
2/26/2012 0.04
2/27/2012 0.03
2/28/2012 0.00
2/29/2012 0.43
3/1/2012 **
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3/11/2012 **
3/12/2012 0.00
3/13/2012 **
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3/18/2012 **
3/19/2012 0.00
3/20/2012
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Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
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4/11/2012 **
4/12/2012 0.00
4/13/2012 0.37
4/14/2012 **
4/15/2012 0.52
4/16/2012 0.25
4/17/2012 0.00
4/18/2012 0.31
4/19/2012 0.16
4/20/2012 0.03
4/21/2012 0.06
4/22/2012 **
4/23/2012 **
4/24/2012 0.00
4/25/2012 **
4/26/2012 0.00
4/27/2012 0.03
4/28/2012 0.42
4/29/2012 0.18
4/30/2012 0.00
5/1/2012 0.00
5/2/2012 0.19
5/3/2012 0.00
5/4/2012 0.13
5/5/2012 **
5/6/2012 0.40
5/7/2012 **
5/8/2012 **
5/9/2012 **
5/10/2012 **
5/11/2012 0.02
5/12/2012 **
5/13/2012 **
5/14/2012 0.00
5/15/2012 **
5/16/2012 **
5/17/2012 **
5/18/2012 **
5/19/2012 0.49
5/20/2012 0.02
5/21/2012 0.02
5/22/2012 0.00
5/23/2012 **
5/24/2012 T
5/25/2012 **
5/26/2012 **
5/27/2012 0.79
5/28/2012 **
5/29/2012 **
5/30/2012 0.00
5/31/2012 0.65
6/1/2012 **
6/2/2012 0.11
6/3/2012 **
6/4/2012 **
6/5/2012 **
6/6/2012 0.19
6/7/2012 0.00
6/8/2012 0.85
6/9/2012 0.00
6/10/2012 0.46
6/11/2012 **
6/12/2012 0.00
6/13/2012 0.00
6/14/2012 **
6/15/2012 0.00
6/16/2012 T
6/17/2012 0.00
6/18/2012 **
6/19/2012 0.00
6/20/2012 0.38
6/21/2012 T
6/22/2012 0.05
6/23/2012 **
6/24/2012 **
6/25/2012 **
6/26/2012 **
6/27/2012 **
6/28/2012 **
6/29/2012 **
6/30/2012 0.24
Day of YearDaily PrcpMultiday Prcp
7/1/2012 **
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7/3/2012 **
7/4/2012 0.00
7/5/2012 **
7/6/2012 0.14
7/7/2012 0.00
7/8/2012 **
7/9/2012 0.00
7/10/2012 **
7/11/2012 0.00
7/12/2012 0.44
7/13/2012 **
7/14/2012 **
7/15/2012 **
7/16/2012 0.00
7/17/2012 0.38
7/18/2012 0.08
7/19/2012 **
7/20/2012 **
7/21/2012 0.09
7/22/2012 0.00
7/23/2012 **
7/24/2012 0.09
7/25/2012 0.18
7/26/2012 **
7/27/2012 0.00
7/28/2012 **
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7/31/2012 **
8/1/2012 0.24
8/2/2012
8/3/2012 0.03
8/4/2012 **
8/5/2012 **
8/6/2012 **
8/7/2012 **
8/8/2012 0.12
8/9/2012 **
8/10/2012 **
8/11/2012 **
8/12/2012 0.38
8/13/2012 0.02
8/14/2012 0.07
8/15/2012 T
8/16/2012 **
8/17/2012 **
8/18/2012 0.03
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8/23/2012 **
8/24/2012 0.00
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8/27/2012 **
8/28/2012 **
8/29/2012 T
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9/3/2012 0.00
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9/16/2012 0.00
9/17/2012 **
9/18/2012 **
9/19/2012 0.00
9/20/2012 0.00
9/21/2012
9/22/2012 0.00
9/23/2012 **
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9/30/2012 0.00



Observation Date Observation Time Precipitation Snowfall Snowfall SWE Snow Depth Snow SWE Notes
10/7/2011 8:00 AM 0.93 M M M M We had thunder and lightening starting about 8:30pm with rain starting about 8:45pm leaving 0.93 in t he gauge this morning. We did not have any severe weather but do have a few tree branches scattered this morning, which could be frome the south winds we have had last few days.
10/10/2011 8:00 AM 1.31 M M M M We have cloudy skies but no rain at this time. There is very little wind. There was 0.93 in the gauge just before dark last night so most of this came during the day after the gauge was emptied at 8:45 am.
11/5/2011 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have had a soputh wind all day with sunshine.
11/6/2011 8:00 AM T M M M M We had a few drops of rain overnight, just enough to leave a trace in the gauge. It has been sunny with a NW wind all day
11/13/2011 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have had intermittent sunshine with a NW wind most of today.
12/13/2011 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M We still have fog this morning with visibility of about 1.5 mile or less. There is frost collected on trees and wires, but is not slick out at this time. We do still have a trace of snow on the ground.
12/21/2011 11:00 AM T T T T M There was just a drop of moisture in the gauge at 11:00am this morning. There was a light dusting of snow on the sidewalk at 8:00am but did not read gauge until 11:00. There is still a dusting of snow on the ground. Most of the gravel yard has melted but still snow around the house. The sun is trying to break through at this time.
12/28/2011 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We still have the samll patch of snow remaining on the ground in spite of the warm temps. It has been mostly cloudy all day with very little breeze.
12/29/2011 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
12/30/2011 8:00 AM 0.05 M M M M We had off and on light rain/snow mix yesterday most of the day leaving 0.05 in the gauge this morning. It was a little icy on sidewalk at 10:30pm last night. It was 35 degrees at 8:00am .
12/31/2011 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
1/1/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have a strong NW wind and sunshine at this time.
1/14/2012 8:00 AM 0.02 0.5 M 0.5 M We had an estimated 1/2 inch of snow leaving 0.02 melted in the gauge this morning.
1/15/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M We have bright sunshine with no new moisture at this time. There is still a Trace of snow on the ground.
1/16/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We started having a few snowflakes in the air about noon today.
1/20/2012 8:00 AM 0.06 2.0 M 3.0 M We had about 2 inches of new snow overnight with a lot of drifting. The sun came out about 9:00am this morning and we have very little wind at this time.
2/1/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M T M We are having another springlike day with sunshine. There is just a trace of snow left.
2/9/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have sunshine and a brisk wind at this time.
2/10/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have a cold Northerly wind with sunshine and a below zero temp this morning.
2/11/2012 8:00 AM T T M T M We have had a light dusting of snow on the driveway the last two mornings, but there was only a trace of snow melted in the gauge. We still have the occassional patch of snow, but the fields are bare. It seems very dry here. This has been the driest, warmest winter in my memory.
2/19/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M
2/20/2012 1:00 PM 0.18 2.0 M 2.0 M I estimate about 2 inches of new, heavy, wet, welcome snow since early this morning. There was a light covering of snow at 8:00am. I emptied the gauge about 1:00pm after most of the snow had ended. We still have cloudy skies with a NW wind and the occassional snowflake at this time.
2/22/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We had a really nice, warm, spring like day.
2/23/2012 11:00 AM 0.44 4.0 M 5.0 M I melted the snow in the gauge and had 0.44 moisture at 11:00am. I estimate about 4-5 inches of new snow at that time. The snow mostly let up about 11:00am and started in again about 12:30. It is now snowing heavily with visibility of a few hundred feet. The wind has switched to the NW and is starting to blow the snow off the roofs.
2/24/2012 10:00 AM 0.07 M T 4.0 M We had 0.07 melted in the gauge on this morning at 10:00am after a few earlhy snow flakes.
2/25/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 4.0 M We had bright sunshine at 8:00am this morning with a south wind. The snow has been blowing around most of the day. The snow has settled so I estimate about 4 inches on the ground.
2/26/2012 10:00 AM 0.04 1.0 M 4.0 M We got up to blowing snow with some new snow mixed in. The wind is NW and very strong. I estimate about 0.5 to 1 inch of new snow. There was 0.04 melted in the gauge at 10:00am. We have a lot of blowing and drifting with limited visibility at this time.
2/27/2012 8:00 AM 0.03 M M M M We had 0.03 melted in the gauge this morning from about an inch of new snow yesterday. We also had a strong NW wind with a lot of blowing and drifting. Today started with sunshine but the sky is becoming more milky and south wind stronger.
2/28/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M 2.0 M We have cloudy skies now after being partly cloudy with sunshine this morning. It is 33 degrees with a SE wind and haze in the air. A blizzard is forecast for this area for tonight into tomorrow. I estimate about 2 inches of snow on the level.
2/29/2012 11:00 AM 0.43 5.0 M 6.0 M The snow began to let up about 11:00am so melted snow in the gauge and had 0.43. I estimate about 5-6 inches of new snow with about 6 inches on the ground. We are still having snow flurries with a NW wind with some drifting.
4/13/2012 9:30 AM 0.37 M M M M It had not rained at 6:00am this morning, but by 7:30 am the sidewalk was wet with 0.37 in the gauge at 9:30 am this morning. We have had a few sprinkles through the morning, but it is not raining now. It is cloudy, but starting to clear. This is a very welcome rain and hope more is coming.
4/16/2012 8:00 AM 0.25 M M M M We had another 0.25 in the gauge this morning from showers during the last 24 hours. We have snow flakes in the air this morning and a temp of 32 degrees at 8:00am.
4/17/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We had sunshine for most of the day with a south wind and temps in mid 60's.
4/18/2012 8:00 AM 0.31 M M M M We had light rain showers last night from about 6:30pm until sometime around 9:30pm with 0.31 in the gauge this morning. We have a NW breeze and cloudy skies at this time.
4/19/2012 9:00 AM 0.16 M M M M We have had a light misty rain since about 8:00pm last night and it is still misty now with a NE light wind.
4/20/2012 8:00 AM 0.03 M M M M We had light misty rain during the day yesterday resulting in 0.03 in the gauge this morning. The wind is nearly calm and it is cloudy at this time.
4/21/2012 8:00 AM 0.06 M M M M We had a light rain shower during the night leaving 0.06 in the gauge this morning. We have a strong NW wind and sunshine at this time.
4/27/2012 8:00 AM 0.03 M M M M We have had a few sprinkles in the air off and on since late yesterday. We have had a little longer showers since about 11:00am today.
4/28/2012 9:30 AM 0.42 M M M M We had 0.42 in the gauge at 9:30am this morning from light rain since yesterday. It has been mostly a drippy, misty rain. The skies are trying to clear with a few peeks of sun at this time.
4/29/2012 8:00 AM 0.18 M M M M
4/30/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have a SW breeze and sunshine at this time.
5/1/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We had a nice day to work outside with partly cloudy skies and sunshine with very little wind.
5/2/2012 8:00 AM 0.19 M M M M We had a short burst of pea and penny size sleet/hail last night about 9:35pm. It rained hard for just about 10 minutes leaving 0.19 in the gauge this morning.
5/3/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We had sunshine and light breeze most of the day.
5/4/2012 8:00 AM 0.13 M M M M We had 0.13 in the gauge this mrning from light rain during the later night with rain in the air at 8:00am. We have cloudy/rainy skies with a strong east wind at this time.
5/20/2012 8:00 AM 0.02 M M M M We had 0.02 in the gauge this morning from misty rain yesterday morning. We have sunshine and light NW breeze at this time.
5/21/2012 8:00 AM 0.02 M M M M Therer was 0.02 in the gauge on this morning.
5/22/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The rain gauge was dry this morning. We have had a few rumbles of thunder to our north and northeast this evening but no rain so far.
5/31/2012 8:00 AM 0.65 M M M M We had 0.54 in the gauge at 4:00pm yesterday when we got home with rain still falling. I don't think it froze last night, but temp was 36 at 10:30pm. Everything was very wet at 8:00am with 41 degrees and NW light breeze.
6/7/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M The rain gauge was dry on this morning. The day was hot with a SE wind and clouds gathering late in the day when we left at 4:30pm.
6/8/2012 8:00 AM 0.85 M M M M We had 0.85 in the gauge this morning from a thunderstorm yesterday evening. We were not home until 9:00pm and it was still raining with thunder and lightning. Some tall grass was laid over with an apparently strong west wind and a few leaves scattered around but no apparent hail. The rain had stopped by 10:00pm.
6/9/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It was hot and dry on this day with a strong SE wind.
6/10/2012 8:00 AM 0.46 M M M M We had pea to nickel size hail about 1:10pm with a strong west wind and rain. Flowers were shredded and potatoes are broken and laying over this morning. There are a few leaves and branches scattered around. The hail only lasted about 3-5 minutes. Most of the storm had passed by 2:00am.
6/13/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have blue skies and sunshine today.
6/16/2012 8:00 AM T M M M M We had just a trace in the gauge t his morning. We also had a few leaves and branches scattered around so must have had some wind also overnight.
6/17/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have sunshine with a SE breeze at this time.
6/20/2012 8:00 AM 0.38 M M M M Overnight shower left 0.38 in the gauge this morning. We had clearing skies with sunshine and a NW light wind at 8:00am.
6/21/2012 8:00 AM T M M M M We had heavy dew this morning which may account for the trace in the gauge.
6/22/2012 8:00 AM 0.05 M M M M We had a light shower overnight leaving 0.05 in the gauge this morning.
7/7/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We had cooler temps today with light breeze and sunshine most of the day.
7/12/2012 8:00 AM 0.44 M M M M We had thunder and lightning that woke us up about 2:00am this morning that left an amazing and welcome 0.44 in the gauge. I am not sure when it rained. We have been very dry here.
7/17/2012 10:35 AM 0.38 M M M M We got up late and the side walk was damp so waited until sun came out at 10:35 to look at gauge when I was suprised to find 0.38 in it.
7/18/2012 8:00 AM 0.08 M M M M The sky was beginning to clear by 8:30am today leaving 0.08 in the gauge. I have heard of up to an inch of rain in very isolated spots around the county.
7/22/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M It is another very hot dry day with a dry rain gauge this morning.
7/25/2012 8:00 AM 0.18 M M M M I am not sure what time it rained during the night. It is coolertoday, but humidity is high.
8/3/2012 8:00 AM 0.03 M M M M We have cloudy skies and warm and humid at this time.
8/13/2012 8:00 AM 0.02 M M M M We had a very heavy dew with some fog this morning so not sure if it rained or not.
8/14/2012 8:00 AM 0.07 M M M M The sky is starting to clear and it should be a nice day.
8/15/2012 8:00 AM T M M M M We had just a trace of moisture in the gauge this morning. We did have dew in the grass, but not as much as yesterday. The wind has switched to NW and is quite strong. It is also cloudy.
9/20/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We have less wind today but it is still dry.
9/22/2012 8:00 AM 0.00 0.0 M M M We had a fairly hard freeze here this morning that killed the squash plants.



Start Date End Date & Time Duration in Days Precipitation Snow Depth Snow Depth SWE Notes
9/25/2011 10/01/2011 8:00 AM 7 0.00 M M We have had a string of very nice warm days with cool nights and sunshine most of the time.
10/2/2011 10/06/2011 8:00 AM 5 0.00 M M We have had very strong south winds for the last couple days.
10/8/2011 10/09/2011 8:45 AM 2 0.33 M M We had 0.33 in the gauge this morning from overnight rain. It is raining steadily at this time with very little wind. It was not raining when I read the gauge.
10/11/2011 10/12/2011 8:00 AM 2 T M M There was jujst a trace in the gauge this morning. We have sunshine and a NW wind today.
10/13/2011 10/16/2011 8:00 AM 4 0.00 M M We did have a few sprinkles in the air yesterday but nothing in t he gauge this morning. We still have a NW wind with temps in low 50's today.
10/17/2011 10/22/2011 8:00 AM 6 0.00 M M We had a light rain shower that dampened the sidewalk about 10 minutes ago. The sun then came out and is shining at this time.
10/24/2011 10/28/2011 8:00 AM 5 T M M I found just a trace in the gauge this morning after being gone for a few days. The wind is in NW now and very chilly out with sunshine at this time.
10/29/2011 10/30/2011 8:00 AM 2 T M M There was just a trace in gauge this morning from a shower that dampened the sidewalk about 10:00pm last night. We have a NW wind and sunshine at this time.
10/31/2011 11/02/2011 8:00 AM 3 0.00 M M We have sunshine and a cold NW wind today.
11/3/2011 11/04/2011 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We have a strong south wind with sunshine today.
11/7/2011 11/08/2011 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We continue to have dry weather and cool, sunshiny days.
11/9/2011 11/12/2011 12:00 AM 4 0.00 M M It has been cloudy with a west wind most of the day.
11/14/2011 11/15/2011 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We have a cold NW wind today with some sunshine.
11/16/2011 11/18/2011 8:00 AM 3 0.00 M M We have very cloudy skies at this time.
11/19/2011 11/20/2011 12:00 PM 2 0.08 1.0 M We had about an inch of snow in the last 2 days. We still had a few flakes in the air during the morning today. We have sunshine with a south wind at this time.
11/21/2011 11/28/2011 8:00 AM 8 0.00 M M We had 38 degrees earlier today with a NW wind starting to get stronger. It has been mostly cloudy all day.
11/29/2011 12/01/2011 8:00 AM 3 0.03 M M We had 0.03 melted in the gauge this morning after light sprinkles in the late afternoon yesterday and less than an inch of snow or trace during the night last night. We have sunshine and clearing skies at this time.
12/2/2011 12/05/2011 8:00 AM 4 0.12 2.0 M We had 0.12 melted in the gauge this morning. I estimate 2-3 inches of new snow. There was some drifting late yesterday.
12/7/2011 12/12/2011 8:00 AM 6 0.00 M M We have had no moisture the last few days. It has been foggy here with visibility of about 1.5 to 2 miles most of the day with frost collecting on the tree branches.
12/14/2011 12/16/2011 10:00 AM 3 0.00 T M We are very cloudy at this time with just a trae of snow still on the ground.
12/17/2011 12/20/2011 8:00 AM 4 0.00 T M It was very frosty this morning when the sun came up. We still have a trace of snow where the sun does not shine in the trees and along the dam.
12/22/2011 12/27/2011 8:00 AM 6 0.00 M M We are having some record high temps and a very brown Christmas. There is still a very occassional patch of snow in the trees but hesitate to call it a trace. We have had cloudy skies, cooler temps with a NW wind most of the day today.
1/2/2012 1/04/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.00 M M We continue to have above normal temps with no rain or snow. Temps are in 50's today with a light southwest breeze and sunshine.
1/6/2012 1/13/2012 8:00 AM 8 0.05 T M We have been gone but neighbors tell me this moisture fell mostly Tuesday night and Wednesday with freezing rain first. We also had very strong NW wind during that time. I estimate there was less than an inch of snow with ice in bottom of gauge.
1/17/2012 1/19/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.01 1.0 M We had snow flurries on 1/17&18 with 0.01 melted in the gauge this morning. I estimate about an inch of snow on the ground. We have had mostly blue sky here with clouds off to the south today.
1/21/2012 1/23/2012 8:00 AM 3 3.00 4.0 M I estimate about 3 inches of new snow during the day yesterday with about an additional inch on the ground. I did not try to get core measurement. There was 0.17 melted in the gauge this morning. This snow was preceded with some freezing rain as there was ice in the gauge and on sidewalk under snow. We still have some NW wind with sun trying to come through at this time.
1/24/2012 1/25/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.09 2.0 M We had a mix of rain and snow yesterday that resulted in 0.09 melted in the gauge this morning. We also had fog move in last night about 9:00pm and was foggy most of the night but had clearing skies this morning.
1/26/2012 1/28/2012 8:00 AM 3 T 2.0 M We did have a light dusting of snow during early evening last night but nothing in the gauge this morning. We still have about an inch or two on the ground.
1/29/2012 1/31/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.00 M M
2/2/2012 2/04/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.00 T M We have had fog since last evening. Visibility is less than one half mile. There is still a trace of snow left in sheltered places.
2/5/2012 2/06/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 0.0 M We had quite heavy fog Saturday night into early Sunday morning. We still have a few patches of snow in sheltered areas but none out in open country.
2/7/2012 2/08/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M It was cold and frosty this morning with about 3 below. We still have a few patches of snow in sheltered areas.
2/16/2012 2/18/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.00 0.0 M The only snow left is the occassional patch where the sun can't get to it. We have a south wind and sunshine at this time.
3/1/2012 3/06/2012 8:00 AM 6 0.04 2.0 M I have been home to check gauge every day, but no time to log on to enter info. The only day there was measurable moisture in gauge was Saturday Mar 3 with 0.04 already melted in the gauge at 10:00am. We had a light snowfall late Friday evening. We have 41 degrees at this time with some sunshine and a South wind. Water is trickling out from under the snow and running into the low places. I estimate about 2 inches of snow out in the fields with some bare ground starting to show.
3/4/2012 3/12/2012 8:00 AM 9 0.00 0.0 M We do still have a few snow banks and patches of snow left but all snow in the fields is gone. We have had some runoff into the dams over the last few days. We had foggy conditions this morning until about 10:00am. The wind is northerly and quite strong with sunshine at this time.
3/13/2012 3/19/2012 8:00 AM 7 0.00 M M We have had no moisture the last several days. It is cloudy with a south wind at this time. The temps have been very warm with a lot of south wind and rain is needed.
3/21/2012 3/24/2012 8:00 AM 4 T M M There was just a trace of precipatation in the gauge at 3:00pm yesterday from a very light shower on Thursday (22) and heavy fog early yesterday (23). I drove through heavy fog west until I reached Eagle Butte about 9:00am MT.
3/26/2012 4/12/2012 8:00 AM 18 0.00 M M We have had a long stretch of dry, windy weather.
4/14/2012 4/15/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.52 M M There was just a trace of moisture in the gauge yesterday am so most of this came since about 6:30pm. It is still sprinkling at this time with a strong NE wind.
4/22/2012 4/24/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.00 M M We have a SE wind and partly cloudy skies at this time.
4/25/2012 4/26/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We are having a strong south wind and raindrops in the air at this time (7:15pm).
5/5/2012 5/06/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.40 M M Saturday morning we left home before 7:00am in quite foggy conditions with some misty rain. When we got home at 5:30pm we had 0.35 in the gauge and another 0.05 this morning. We have sunshine and NW wind today.
5/7/2012 5/08/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We have cloudy skies with a few rain drops in the air and NW wind.
5/8/2012 5/11/2012 8:00 AM 4 0.02 M M We had 0.02 in the gauge this morning that came over night last night. May 8, 9, & 10 were dry days.
5/12/2012 5/14/2012 12:00 AM 3 0.00 M M We have had light breezes and sunshine the last three days.
5/15/2012 5/18/2012 8:00 AM 4 0.00 M M We have had several sunny dry days.
5/18/2012 5/19/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.49 M M We had 0.49 in the gauge this morning from overnight rain. We had rumbling thunder and some lightening from about 9:00pm until about 11:00pm. It rained sometime after that with the sidewalk just beginning to dry at 8:00am.
5/23/2012 5/24/2012 8:00 AM 2 T M M There was a trace in the gauge this morning that I think was from yesterday's am mist.
5/25/2012 5/27/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.79 M M May 25 morning was dry, May 26 at 8:00pm had 0.01 and the gauge showed 0.79 this morning. May 25 we had misty, foggy skies most of the day with heavier rain starting about 10:15pm last night. We had lightening but just rumbles of thunder.
5/28/2012 5/30/2012 7:00 AM 3 0.00 M M We left home early this morning and we had no rain at this time, but clouds were becoming heavier.
6/1/2012 6/02/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.11 M M We had 0.03 in the gauge yesterday at 10:00am and 0.08 during the afternoon in a light rain shower with a few rumbles of thunder.
6/3/2012 6/06/2012 8:00 AM 4 0.19 M M We had 0.19 in the gauge this morning from a light shower about 9:00am yesterday 6-7-12. All other days have been dry.
6/11/2012 6/12/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We have had 2 dry days with a SE light wind today.
6/14/2012 6/15/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M
6/18/2012 6/19/2012 12:00 AM 2 0.00 M M
6/23/2012 6/30/2012 8:00 AM 8 0.24 M M Most if not all of the 0.24 in the gauge this morning came yesterday am about 9:00am with sharp lightening and thunder. By 10:30am, it had passed. June 23-29 were all hot and dry, sunny days.
7/1/2012 7/04/2012 8:00 AM 4 0.00 M M
7/5/2012 7/06/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.14 M M I forgot to log this light rain shower in Friday morning.
7/8/2012 7/09/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M It has been hot and dry the last two days with light to calm wind.
7/10/2012 7/11/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We are having a mostly cloudy day with a SE breeze and 88 degrees at this time.
7/13/2012 7/16/2012 8:30 PM 4 0.00 M M We have had several hot windy days and the gauge was dry this evening.
7/19/2012 7/21/2012 9:00 PM 3 0.09 M M We have been gone for a few days. NOt sure when this rain fell.
7/23/2012 7/24/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.09 M M The gauge was dry yesterday morning and we had 0.09 this morning after some thunder and lightning between about 2:00 and 3:00am.
7/26/2012 7/27/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M We have had 2 dry but cooler days.
7/28/2012 8/01/2012 8:00 AM 5 0.24 M M July 28-31 were dry days wiht no rain in the gauge. We had 0.21 in a rain, hail shower July 31 about 11:30am. Then we had about 0.03 more last night with a total of 0.24 in the gauge this morning.
8/4/2012 8/08/2012 8:00 AM 5 0.12 M M I believe this 0.12 in the gauge this morning came during the night last night.
8/9/2012 8/12/2012 8:00 AM 4 0.38 M M Most of the 0.38 in the gauge this morning came yesterday and last night. I did not check the gauge yesterday morning. It is still sprinkling a bit with very little wind at this time.
8/16/2012 8/18/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.03 M M There was 0.03 in the gauge this morning that I believe all fell during the night.
8/19/2012 8/24/2012 8:00 AM 6 0.00 M M We have had a several day stretch of dry weather. The SE wind is strong with temp of 93 degrees at this time.
8/25/2012 8/29/2012 8:00 AM 5 T M M There was just a trace in the gauge this morning that I believe came during the early morning hours this morning. We had a very heavy dew with moisture collected on the west screens of the house.
8/31/2012 9/03/2012 8:00 AM 4 0.00 M M We continue to have very warm dry days.
9/4/2012 9/16/2012 8:00 AM 13 0.00 M M We have had not one speck of rain in September and my records show no measurable rain since Aug 18th. We have a strong SE wind with hazy conditions and 69 degrees at this time. My allergies have been worse than usual during this dry spell. The drought has definitely worsened in the last month.
9/17/2012 9/19/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.00 M M We have a very windy day with a strong NW wind. There is a wildfire that started approx. 4-5 miles North and 3-4 miles East of here that started about noon or so. There are several fire departments fighting the fire with progress being made from my perspective. Our property is not in danger. Still no rain in sight or in forecast.
9/23/2012 9/24/2012 8:00 AM 2 0.00 M M Overnight temps stayed just above freezing last night. It is sunny with a very light south breeze at this time. It is still dry with no rain in the forecast .
9/24/2012 9/29/2012 8:00 AM 6 0.00 M M We have been having some really nice days if it would just rain. The temps have been in 80's with light winds and sunshine for the last several days. Still no measurable rainfall.
9/28/2012 9/30/2012 8:00 AM 3 0.00 M M WE have sunshine and very light varible wind at this time with blue clouds approaching from the southwest.



Observation Date Observation Time Notes Largest Stone Size Average Stone Size Smallest Stone Size Stone Consistency Duration Minutes Durration Accuracy Damage Timing More Rain than Hail Hail Started Largest Hail Started Angle of Impact Number of Stones on Pad Distance Between Stones on Pad Depth of Stones on Ground
1/1/0001 12:00 AM I did not have a hail pad out. This storm started about 1:00am with thunder and lightning and strong NW wind. The hail lasted only 3-5 minutes but did pile up on the deck a little. It was loud enough to get us out of bed. 7/8" Nickel Size 7/8" Nickel Size 1/4" Pea Size Hard|White Ice 3min minor leaf damage.shredded leaves Continuous True Same time as rain After smaller hail 50-60
7/31/2012 11:35 AM This is the first hail to report this summer. We had thunder and lightening start about 11:20am with rain and then hail. It was done by 11:40am. There was 0.21 rain in the gauge in about 10-15 minutes. 1/2" Grape 3/8" 1/4" Pea Size Mixed|White Ice 5 2min no damage Intermittent True Same time as rain Same time as smaller hail 10-20