Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	N 16 mph
Barometer	29.56 in (999.6 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 May 12:52 pm MDT

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

Wind Advisory May 23, 08:00pm until May 24, 02:00pm

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Wind Advisory

This Afternoon
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Windy. Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 65 °F
Breezy.
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 45 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 47 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Memorial Day
High: 72 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy, with a northwest wind 23 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a northwest wind 21 to 26 mph becoming northeast 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Memorial Day

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 72.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 49.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 53.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 82.