Shelby Peplowski
Meteorologist
Rapid City, SD
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Shelby Peplowski joined KOTA Territory News and KEVN Black Hills Fox in June as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Shelby Peplowski
For Monday there is a marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Strong to severe thunderstorms will remain a possibility for tonight, a severe thunderstorm watch will remain in effect until 9 pm this evening for far western South Dakota, southeastern Montana, and far northeastern Wyoming. Hail, strong winds, and frequent lightning will be a possibility with any thunderstorms that develop.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Some smoke may linger in the region through the start of the week, but air quality and skies will slowly start to improve by Tuesday.
Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
While some smoke may linger in the region through the weekend and into the start of the week.
Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Monday, the morning hours may start off feeling a little muggy and humid as the sun starts to burn off the extra moisture left in the atmosphere. Skies will be mostly clear with winds from the south allowing temperatures to climb into the 60s and 70s.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Tonight, rain and thunderstorms will linger with some stronger storms capable of producing localized heavy rainfall. This evening lows will fall into the 40s and 50s with winds from the winds gusting up to 25 miles per hour at times.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Most of the warming trend will start Monday.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
This evening will be seasonable with lows in the 30s and 40s. Skies will change from partly cloudy to mostly clear with gusts up to 30 miles per hour at times.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Tonight, Lows will be in the 30s with winds dropping to around 15 to 20 miles per hour with wind gusts up to 30+ miles per hour at times.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Monday with winds becoming lightly breezy and easterly, but it will be mild on Monday with temperatures in the 50s for some, but skies do become mostly cloudy with showers later in the afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
For the next few days, we will be slowly warming for Sunday and Monday with winds becoming lightly breezy and southerly by Sunday afternoon with highs in the 50s for some locations.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
It will not be as cold and windy this weekend with highs in the 40s on Saturday with winds gusting up to 20 miles per hour at times.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
For Friday strong northwesterly winds will continue to gust up to 40 mph once again as highs will be in the 30s for many with a few areas possibly climbing into the 40s.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Today will be perfect for leaving the house and enjoying the outdoors. We will be clear, and dry, with sufficiently less wind for this afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 4:39 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Warm and windy conditions will increase fire danger to very high and extreme across western South Dakota. Be extremely cautious with any items that could start a wildfire.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 8:37 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Sunny skies are expected Monday and Tuesday. Highs will be in the 70s for many spots on Monday with many climbing near or in the 80s by Tuesday.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 8:15 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Warmer temperatures and plenty of sun are on tap for today as highs climb into the 40s and 50s.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 8:52 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Highs will climb into the 30s and 40s this afternoon with a little bit of cloud cover moving though Harding, Perkins, Ziebach and Carter counties.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 5:39 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A few slippery spots will remain throughout the day.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 4:52 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Roads will be extremely slippery and dangerous to drive on. Stay at home!
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 5:26 AM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Snow has already begun to move into far southwest South Dakota and eastern Wyoming Monday morning. The snow will increase in coverage across the region through the day and become heavy from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Tonight we will see increasing cloud cover and lows in the 20s to 30s.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Temperatures will stay cool as we head into Monday with highs mostly in the 30s.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Snow is expected to lighten tonight, then pick back up Sunday afternoon. Saturdays highs will drop into the 30s and 40s with breezy conditions with periods of heavy snow possible.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Widespread fog will look to make its way into western South Dakota this evening.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Sunday, we are mostly sunny, continuing to dry out as winds shift to the southwest causing temperatures to bounce back into the 40s to 50s.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 8:09 PM CDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Whether you are a gardening expert or new to growing your food, knowing which crops to plant and when is the key to success if you are planning on a bountiful harvest.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:22 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
South Dakota School of Mines was ranked one of the best military-friendly schools in the 2023-2024 survey.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 5:18 AM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Snow showers are expected to continue today but will start to taper off by this evening.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 9:46 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
A band of snow will bring periods of localized heavy snow tonight that could drop 2”-3” inches of snow for some areas. Snow will clear out around 5 A.M. in the morning. Temperatures will continue to drop into the teens to mid-20s tonight. There is a Winter Weather Advisory for Harding, Ziebach, Sheridan, and Perkins counties until 5 am on Monday.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Snow will develop and pass through the area tonight night and into Sunday. Snow on Sunday will be more north and west of Rapid City through the morning, but some snow showers could move into town through the afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 8:03 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
The construction of a new women's prison in north Rapid City could be on the horizon with House Bill 1016 heading to Gov. Kristi Noem for consideration.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 3:53 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
What do you get when you combine fish with plants?
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:39 AM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Feeding South Dakota once again benefits from the Rapid City effort to cull urban deer herds.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
A cold front will move into the region tonight bringing in wind gusts and the chance for light snow throughout the week.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 6:02 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Highs this afternoon ranged from the 30s up to the 40s with plenty of sunshine. Tonight, lows will dip into the 20s and 30s with a few areas in the teens. Sunday we will see a repeat of the same conditions.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Some areas will dip below zero this evening with patchy fog and areas of blowing snow. Winds will mostly be from the west with gusts up to 20+ mph, this will cause temperatures to feel like they are well below zero as we head into Saturday.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, a new independent feature film is set to premiere this Friday. For one week only The Year of The Dog will play at the Elks theater in Downtown Rapid City.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
For tonight expect isolated snow showers for some areas as we head into Monday, little to no snow accumulation is expected.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 10:32 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Partly cloudy skies are likely Sunday as temperatures drop a bit. Much of the area will be in the 30s to low 40s. With passing isolated snow showers as we head into Monday, little to no snow accumulations is expected, Monday will be in the 30s and 40s once again.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 10:04 AM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
After 402 total deployments, 22 violent offender apprehensions and 6 people years on the force, or 42 dog years K-9 Officer Jary is finally getting his chance to relax.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 8:19 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
There was plenty of excitement this morning at the Monument Ice Arena as the Rapid City Rush hosted their fifth annual School Day Game against the Toledo Walleye.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Whooping cough may begin like a common cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks or months.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 3:33 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
For Monday be sure to get out and enjoy the weather as we will see plenty of sun with a few passing clouds.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 2:36 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
As areas along the I-90 corridor continue to grow, this expansion will allow Summerset to grow too.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:26 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Checking out a South Dakota state park is as easy as checking out a library book.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
"We have just scrounged up some more tables and space to let in as many employers as we possibly could." Chandra Calvert stated
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:02 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Tonight, we will see mild but breezy conditions persist with lows in the upper 20s to 30s, winds will remain strong through out tonight with wind gusts of up to 30 mile per hour that will continue to strengthen.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Sunday will be mild again with highs slightly cooler and mostly in the 40s by the middle of the day.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:54 PM CST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Black Hills Surgical Hospital scored highest for patient safety, inpatient service, surgical quality, overall hospital, and surgical care.
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