Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Warning in effect from December 9, 08:00 AM MST until December 10, 02:00 AM MST

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05° N Lon: 103.05° W Elev: 3202 ft.

A Few Clouds

52°F

11°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	NW 20 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	46°F (8°C)
Last update	8 Dec 12:52 pm MST

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Detailed forecast for

Rapid City

This Afternoon

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Tonight

Becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Very windy with highs in the upper 50s. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, increasing to northwest 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, diminishing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 30s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 40s.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. Snow and rain likely in the evening, then a chance of snow after midnight. Light snow accumulation possible. Cooler with lows around 10. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Much cooler with highs 15 to 20.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow in the evening, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows 5 to 10 above. Chance of snow 40 percent.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 20 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. Not as cool with highs in the mid 40s.