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  • Wind Advisory

    Ends in 2 h 54 min

    When
    From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Saturday.
    Where
    Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota.

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Rapid City SD

    What, impacts and precautions

    What

    Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible.

    Impacts

    Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control, especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

    Precautionary actions

    Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

    Areas: Ziebach; Rapid City; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Haakon; Western Fall River; Northern Oglala Lakota; Northern Jackson; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Southern Jackson

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Observed 4:55 AM MDT at KRCA

Sturgis, SD weather

Overcast and 43°6°, gusts to 41 mph65 km/h today.

Today: low 36°2° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°), high 49°9° (likely 49°9° to 51°11°).

Mostly agree

Now 43°6°

Cloudy

Feels like
33°0°
Wind chill from 28 mph45 km/h wind · air 43°6°
Wind
28 mph45 km/hgusts 43 mph69 km/h
From the northwest. Easing to 17 mph27 km/h by 11 AM
Dew point
29°−1°
Dry · down to 19°−7° by 12 PM
UV index
0Low
Moderate 12–3 PM · peak 3
Air quality
70Moderate
Main pollutant: PM10 (dust)

Next 2 hours

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

Next 48 hours

Good hours for
  • Gusts to 43 mph69 km/h until noon
  • Low 35°2° today at 7 AM
  • High 48°9° today at 2 PM
  • Rain tomorrow from noon (80%, 0.48 in12 mm)
  1. This morningUp to 43°6° by 11 AM · gusts to 43 mph69 km/h · Partly cloudy
  2. This afternoonNear 45°7° · Clear
  3. TonightDown to 39°4° by 3 AM · Mostly cloudy
  4. Tomorrow morningUp to 41°5° by 10 AM · rain chance 30% · Cloudy
  5. Tomorrow afternoonNear 41°5° · Rain all afternoon (60%)
  6. Tomorrow nightDown to 34°1° by 5 AM · Rain all night (80%)
Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
HourConditionsTemperatureFeels likePrecipitationWindHumidityCloud coverUV index
Sat 6aCloudy37°3° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°)25°−4°0%28 mph45 km/h from NW, gusts 43 mph69 km/h75%93%0
Sat 7aCloudy35°2° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°)22°−6°0%26 mph42 km/h from NW, gusts 41 mph65 km/h75%36%0
Sat 8aMostly sunny35°2° (likely 35°2° to 39°4°)23°−5°0%25 mph40 km/h from NW, gusts 38 mph61 km/h70%22%0
Sat 9aSunny37°3° (likely 37°3° to 40°4°)26°−3°0%23 mph37 km/h from NW, gusts 35 mph56 km/h63%13%0
Sat 10aSunny40°4° (likely 40°4° to 42°6°)30°−1°0%22 mph35 km/h from NW, gusts 31 mph50 km/h55%2%1
Sat 11aSunny43°6° (likely 43°6° to 45°7°)35°2°0%17 mph27 km/h from NW, gusts 26 mph42 km/h45%0%2
Sat 12pSunny45°7° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°)38°3°0%17 mph27 km/h from NW, gusts 22 mph35 km/h35%0%3
Sat 1pSunny46°8° (likely 46°8° to 50°10°)40°4°0%13 mph21 km/h from NW, gusts 18 mph29 km/h31%2%3
Sat 2pSunny48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)43°6°0%10 mph16 km/h from NW, gusts 14 mph23 km/h26%3%3
Sat 3pSunny48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)44°7°0%8 mph13 km/h from NW, gusts 12 mph19 km/h25%20%2
Sat 4pPartly sunny48°9° (likely 48°9° to 51°11°)45°7°0%7 mph11 km/h from N, gusts 10 mph16 km/h24%35%1
Sat 5pCloudy45°7° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°)42°6°0%6 mph10 km/h from N, gusts 8 mph13 km/h27%67%0
Sat 6pClear43°6° (likely 43°6° to 46°8°)40°4°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h30%31%0
Sat 7pClear41°5° (likely 41°5° to 44°7°)38°3°0%5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph15 km/h33%32%0
Sat 8pCloudy41°5° (likely 41°5° to 43°6°)38°3°0%5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h33%70%0
Sat 9pCloudy41°5° (likely 41°5° to 43°6°)36°2°0%7 mph11 km/h from S, gusts 12 mph19 km/h34%71%0
Sat 10pPartly cloudy41°5° (likely 40°4° to 43°6°)36°2°0%7 mph11 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph22 km/h34%58%0
Sat 11pMostly cloudy41°5° (likely 40°4° to 43°6°)36°2°0%7 mph11 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph21 km/h34%60%0
Sun 12aMostly cloudy41°5° (likely 40°4° to 43°6°)37°3°5%6 mph10 km/h from S, gusts 14 mph23 km/h34%65%0
Sun 1aMostly cloudy40°4° (likely 39°4° to 42°6°)36°2°5%6 mph10 km/h from S, gusts 13 mph22 km/h37%63%0
Sun 2aCloudy40°4° (likely 39°4° to 42°6°)36°2°5%6 mph10 km/h from SE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h39%69%0
Sun 3aCloudy39°4° (likely 39°4° to 42°6°)35°2°5%6 mph10 km/h from SE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h40%69%0
Sun 4aMostly cloudy39°4° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)34°1°5%7 mph11 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h42%87%0
Sun 5aCloudy39°4° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)33°1°5%8 mph13 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h44%93%0
Sun 6aCloudy37°3° (likely 37°3° to 43°6°)31°−1°30%8 mph13 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h50%96%0
Sun 7aCloudy37°3° (likely 37°3° to 43°6°)30°−1°30%9 mph14 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h52%100%0
Sun 8aCloudy37°3° (likely 37°3° to 42°6°)30°−1°30%9 mph14 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph32 km/h59%100%0
Sun 9aRain40°4° (likely 40°4° to 41°5°)33°1°30%10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h59%100%1
Sun 10aCloudy41°5° (likely 39°4° to 42°6°)34°1°30%12 mph19 km/h from SE, gusts 21 mph33 km/h62%100%1
Sun 11aCloudy41°5° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)34°1°30%12 mph19 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h70%100%1
Sun 12pCloudy41°5° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)34°1°60%, 0.04 in1 mm13 mph21 km/h from SE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h70%100%1
Sun 1pCloudy42°6° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)35°2°60%, 0.04 in1 mm13 mph21 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h67%100%1
Sun 2pCloudy43°6° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)36°2°60%, 0.04 in1 mm13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 21 mph34 km/h65%100%1
Sun 3pCloudy43°6° (likely 38°3° to 43°6°)36°2°60%, 0.04 in1 mm13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 20 mph32 km/h67%100%0
Sun 4pCloudy42°6° (likely 38°3° to 42°6°)35°2°60%, 0.04 in1 mm13 mph21 km/h from E, gusts 20 mph32 km/h70%100%1
Sun 5pCloudy41°5° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°)34°1°60%, 0.04 in1 mm12 mph19 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph30 km/h73%100%0
Sun 6pCloudy38°3° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°)31°−1°80%, 0.03 in0.8 mm12 mph19 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph31 km/h82%100%0
Sun 7pCloudy37°3° (likely 37°3° to 39°4°)30°−1°80%, 0.03 in0.8 mm10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph31 km/h89%100%0
Sun 8pCloudy37°3° (likely 36°2° to 38°3°)30°−1°80%, 0.03 in0.8 mm10 mph16 km/h from E, gusts 19 mph30 km/h92%100%0
Sun 9pSnow37°3° (likely 36°2° to 38°3°)30°−1°80%, 0.03 in0.8 mm10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h92%100%0
Sun 10pSnow37°3° (likely 35°2° to 37°3°)30°−1°80%, 0.03 in0.8 mm10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 19 mph31 km/h92%100%0
Sun 11pSnow37°3° (likely 35°2° to 37°3°)30°−1°80%, 0.03 in0.8 mm9 mph14 km/h from E, gusts 18 mph29 km/h89%100%0
Mon 12aRain37°3° (likely 35°2° to 37°3°)30°−1°50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm9 mph14 km/h from E, gusts 18 mph29 km/h89%100%0
Mon 1aRain37°3° (likely 34°1° to 38°3°)31°−1°50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph24 km/h89%100%0
Mon 2aSnow36°2° (likely 34°1° to 37°3°)30°−1°50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 15 mph24 km/h89%100%0
Mon 3aDrizzle36°2° (likely 34°1° to 37°3°)30°−1°50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm8 mph13 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph26 km/h89%100%0
Mon 4aDrizzle35°2° (likely 34°1° to 37°3°)29°−2°50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm7 mph11 km/h from E, gusts 16 mph25 km/h92%99%0
Mon 5aSnow34°1° (likely 34°1° to 36°2°)28°−2°50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm7 mph11 km/h from E, gusts 14 mph23 km/h96%100%0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)
  1. Today, Oct 24. Cloudy. High 49°9°, low 36°2°. Typical 56°13° / 33°1°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 35°2°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 48°9°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 41°5°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 39°4°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Today: Mostly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 6 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    49°9°–51°11°
    Low, likely
    36°2°–39°4°
    Typical high / low
    56°13° / 33°1°
    Wind
    29 mph46 km/h, gusts 60 mph97 km/h
    UV peak
    4
  2. Tomorrow, Oct 25. Drizzle. High 44°7°, low 33°1°. Typical 56°13° / 33°1°. Rain 0.05 in1.3 mm, 60% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Rain, 37°3°

      30% chance

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 43°6°

      60% chance · 0.24 in6.1 mm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Snow, 37°3°

      80% chance · 0.18 in4.6 mm

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Snow, 34°1°

      50% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: A chance of snow before 9am, then rain likely. Cloudy. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 41 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Night: Rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    41°5°–44°7°
    Low, likely
    33°1°–37°3°
    Typical high / low
    56°13° / 33°1°
    Wind
    17 mph28 km/h, gusts 27 mph43 km/h
    UV peak
    1
  3. Monday, Oct 26. Heavy snow. High 39°4°, low 33°1°. Typical 56°13° / 32°0°. Snow 0–3 in0–8 cm, 50% chance. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Heavy snow, 34°1°

      80% chance · 0.8 in1.9 cm

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Heavy snow, 34°1°

      70% chance · 0.8 in2 cm

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Snow, 31°0°

      50% chance

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Fog, 31°−1°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    34°1°–39°4°
    Low, likely
    28°−2°–33°1°
    Typical high / low
    56°13° / 32°0°
    Wind
    11 mph17 km/h, gusts 23 mph37 km/h
    UV peak
    1
  4. Tuesday, Oct 27. Partly sunny. High 54°12°, low 39°4°. Typical 55°13° / 32°0°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 32°0°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 57°14°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 44°6°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 39°4°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    52°11°–63°17°
    Low, likely
    28°−2°–39°4°
    Typical high / low
    55°13° / 32°0°
    Wind
    27 mph43 km/h, gusts 57 mph92 km/h
    UV peak
    2
  5. Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 55°13°, low 37°3°. Typical 55°13° / 32°0°. Dry. Mostly agree.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 41°5°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 58°14°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 44°7°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 41°5°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.

    High, likely
    54°12°–59°15°
    Low, likely
    36°2°–40°4°
    Typical high / low
    55°13° / 32°0°
    Wind
    20 mph33 km/h, gusts 50 mph80 km/h
    UV peak
    3
  6. Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 56°13°, low 39°4°. Typical 54°12° / 31°−1°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 44°7°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 59°15°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Partly cloudy, 48°9°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 45°7°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    56°13°–63°17°
    Low, likely
    37°3°–42°6°
    Typical high / low
    54°12° / 31°−1°
    Wind
    21 mph34 km/h, gusts 37 mph59 km/h
    UV peak
    3
  7. Friday, Oct 30. Mostly cloudy. High 56°13°, low 40°4°. Typical 54°12° / 31°−1°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 46°8°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 59°15°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 51°11°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Cloudy, 47°9°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    Night: A slight chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    53°12°–66°19°
    Low, likely
    40°4°–48°9°
    Typical high / low
    54°12° / 31°−1°
    Wind
    16 mph25 km/h, gusts 34 mph55 km/h
    UV peak
    3
  8. Saturday, Oct 31. Drizzle. High 52°11°, low 40°4°. Typical 54°12° / 30°−1°. Rain 0.04 in1 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Cloudy, 49°9°

      20% chance

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 52°11°

      20% chance

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Cloudy, 46°8°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Drizzle, 39°4°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    46°8°–58°14°
    Low, likely
    38°3°–44°7°
    Typical high / low
    54°12° / 30°−1°
    Wind
    17 mph28 km/h, gusts 25 mph41 km/h
    UV peak
    2
  9. Sunday, Nov 1. Snow. High 47°8°, low 38°3°. Typical 53°12° / 30°−1°. Snow 0.08 in2 mm, 20% chance. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Drizzle, 40°4°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Cloudy, 48°9°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 41°5°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 39°4°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    43°6°–52°11°
    Low, likely
    32°0°–45°7°
    Typical high / low
    53°12° / 30°−1°
    Wind
    26 mph41 km/h, gusts 34 mph55 km/h
    UV peak
    3
  10. Monday, Nov 2. Cloudy. High 50°10°, low 39°4°. Typical 53°12° / 30°−1°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 43°6°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 50°10°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Mostly clear, 44°7°

      Dry

    Hours this far out come from computer models only.

    The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.

    Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.

    High, likely
    45°7°–58°14°
    Low, likely
    37°3°–41°5°
    Typical high / low
    53°12° / 30°−1°
    Wind
    14 mph22 km/h, gusts 25 mph41 km/h
    UV peak
    3

The outlook

  1. Today

    Dry, high 49°, low 36°.

  2. Tomorrow

    63% chance of rain, high 44°, low 33°, cooling off.

  3. Monday

    54% chance of snow, high 39°, low 33°, cooling off.

  4. Rest of week

    Mostly dry, highs 47–56°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (UNR) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Bear Butte Creek in Boulder Canyon

4.2 mi
Below flood stage
Level
3.5 ft
Flow
17 cfs

Reading from Sat 4:15 AM · NWS gauge page

Whitewood Creek above Whitewood

6.7 mi
Below flood stage
Level
0.3 ft
Flow
6 cfs

Reading from Sat 3:50 AM · NWS gauge page

Bear Butte Creek near Galena

8.5 mi
Below flood stage
Level
3.6 ft
Flow
1 cfs

Reading from Sat 3:45 AM · NWS gauge page

Whitewood Creek near Whitewood

9.8 mi
Below flood stage
Level
5.5 ft
Flow
9 cfs

Reading from Sat 4:15 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 67% less heating than a typical week.

This week 49Typical 150

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F
44
h below 17°F
0
h below 5°F
0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 12 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 29°F).

Open the windows?

No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.

Is this typical?

Fort Meade · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1902–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 7°4° colder than typical.

Normal high / low
56°13° / 33°1°
Forecast high / low
49°9° / 36°2°
Record high
84°29° in 1978
Record low
13°−11° in 2002

Last 7 days vs normal

On average 11°6° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).

  1. +5°+3°SunOct 18
  2. +6°+3°MonOct 19
  3. +10°+6°TueOct 20
  4. +10°+5°WedOct 21
  5. +15°+8°ThuOct 22
  6. +19°+10°FriOct 23
  7. —SatOct 24

Sturgis weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 5:54 PM.

Daylight
10 h 34 min
Losing 2 min 53 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 44 min less
Golden hour
5:14–6:13 PM
Morning 7:02–8:01 AM
Blue hour
6:13–6:24 PM
Morning 6:51–7:02 AM; first light 6:51 AM

Stars tonight? Unknown

Cloud forecast not available for tonight.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today
sets 5:35 AM · rises 4:54 PM
Full moon
Oct 25
New moon
Nov 9
Looking southwest from Sturgis. The highest point on the skyline is about 5,700 ft, 8 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 4.5× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.