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: 3 hours ago
|By Shelby Peplowski
The heaviest snow is forecasted Friday night through Saturday morning. Expect higher-end accumulations mainly on grassy surfaces.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:09 PM MDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
We will be generally clear and drying out this evening. If you were looking for something to do this evening the northern lights should be visible for most locations.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:53 PM MDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Snow will continue to move into the area throughout this evening. Temperatures for tonight will drop into the teens and 20s. A winter weather advisory will remain in effect until 3 AM on Thursday for Southern Campell County, Weston County, and the Black Hills.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:36 PM MDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Widespread fog will look to make its way into western South Dakota this evening.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 5:30 PM MDT
|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. 17, 2023 at 8:39 PM MDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Snow showers and wind will quickly taper off as the sun sets this evening. Skies will gradually clear overnight as a high-pressure system builds during the overnight hours.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:49 PM MDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
A low-pressure system will push in tonight bringing snow showers. Snow will be possible tonight and into early Thursday morning.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:11 PM MDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Whether you are a gardening expert or new to growing your own food, knowing which crops to plant and when is the key to success if you are planning on a bountiful harvest.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 9:24 PM MDT
|By Shelby Peplowski
Monday we will start warming up with clouds decreasing during the early morning hours with highs ranging from the 20s up into the 40s. Tuesday will be our warmest day of the week as a thermal ridge will push into the area driving temperatures up into the mid-40s and 50s with some possible 60s mixed in as Dry weather expected through Tuesday and most of Wednesday.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 1:24 PM MST
|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 4:18 AM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Snow showers are expected to continue today but will start to taper off by this evening.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 8:46 PM MST
|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. 3, 2023 at 2:54 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
What do you get when you combine fish with plants? At Western Dakota Technical College the answer is aquaponics.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:14 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Harvest of Rapid City's urban deer population benefits Feeding South Dakota.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 9:30 PM MST
|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 5:06 PM MST
|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 11:59 AM MST
|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 4:50 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
On Monday highs will be in the 30s and 40s once again but expect mostly cloudy skies and the chance for a few rain or snow showers, especially for Wyoming and the Black Hills.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 9:37 PM MST
|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.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:06 AM MST
|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 6:48 PM MST
|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 9:00 AM MST
|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 2:32 PM MST
|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. 10, 2023 at 10:51 PM MST
|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 5:30 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
A visit to a South Dakota state park is as easy as checking out a library book.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:20 PM MST
|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 8:09 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Once again lows tonight will be in the 20s to 30s with isolated rain and snow showers that will become more widespread as we head into Monday.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:54 PM MST
|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. 3, 2023 at 4:25 AM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
We will stay nice and mild through the weekend across Wyoming and the northern black hills with remarkably similar temperatures for rapid city with temperatures staying above average.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:03 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Black Hills Surgical Hospital scored highest for patient safety, inpatient service, surgical quality, overall hospital, and surgical care.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:55 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Black Hills Surgical Hospital scored highest for patient safety, inpatient service, surgical quality, overall hospital, and surgical care.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:27 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Neglected horses and donkeys have been awarded to Happy Tails Haven in an ongoing animal neglect case.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 4:52 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Artic air is in the forecast for tonight as lows dip well into the negatives where a wind chill advisory will remain in effect until Monday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Artic air is in the forecast for tonight so on Sunday make sure to bundle up and give your vehicle extra time to warm up as highs will only be in the single digits with a few areas only warming up to 10 degrees with a light breeze making it feel much colder.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:40 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Friday night widespread snow move into the area that will last into Saturday afternoon. Lows will be chilly with temperatures in the single digits and teens for tonight.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 4:58 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Starting tonight there is a chance for snow in northeastern Wyoming and the northern Black Hill.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 5:56 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Sunday will see highs in the 30s to low 40s with mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:38 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
The Suzie Cappa Art Center believes that a disability is not a boundary. Over the last 10 years, the current art center has provided a location where all people can be creative in a supportive environment.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
With the tax season kicking off Jan. 23, there are many things you need to get in order before you file your taxes.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:03 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
The Rapid City Hope Center outgrows its current location, seeks to spread out a little bit.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:19 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
The need for housing is expected to continue throughout this decade.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 8:46 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
This evening we will see gradually clearing skies with areas of patchy fog developing out towards the plains, we will be slightly colder than last night with lows in the teens to mid 20s for this evening.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 9:45 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
One more night of extreme cold and gusty conditions.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:01 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Air from Siberia managed to slip past the jet stream brining dangerously frigid air and temperatures to the region. It is cold, there is no other way to put it.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 7:31 AM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
The Blizzard, winter storm warnings and the winter weather advisory have been extended through 11 AM Friday.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:38 AM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Cold temperatures, snow, and windy conditions will persist though out this morning and into Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 4:16 AM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Heavy snow and strong wind are expected through much of the day today with wind gusts looking to pick up to 60 mph, whiteout conditions and near impossible travel is expected through the day. Please refrain from traveling if possible.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:49 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Would you believe weather balloons have been used for more than 100 years; and are still one of the best ways to help meteorologists forecast.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 8:40 AM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Like most of the world, Western South Dakota can experience many types of drought.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:33 PM MST
|By Shelby Peplowski
Ellsworth Air Force Base has a rich history involving bombers at the base spanning all the way back to 1942.