Sioux Falls, SD
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Lead, SD Forecast model category map
Scope: South Dakota view
Layer: Forecast model category | Mode: Tonight | Forecast source cycle: Oct 22 (UTC)
Last checked for selected area: Oct 22, 1:25 PM MDT | updated 1 hour ago
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UTC timestamp: Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 7:25 PM UTC
Lead, SD decision
Lead, SDThursday night, October 22-23General stargazingLocal-night forecast
Action: Recheck near Lead, SD
NightThursday night, October 22-23
FreshnessOct 22, 1:25 PM MDT | updated 1 hour ago
Forecast model categoryBorderline
Best windowThu, 7:30 PM MDT-Fri, 6:00 AM MDT
ConfidenceLow confidence forecast
Reported limiterCloud cover
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Forecast coordinate: Near zone:sd:122:44.3508,-103.7658
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South Dakota forecast areas for Thursday night, October 22-23
Mobridge, SD
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Lead, SD
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