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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

Lat: 43.73°NLon: 103.62°WElev: 5600ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 17 Mar 10:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Custer County Airport SD

High Wind Warning March 17, 11:55am until March 17, 06:00pm
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High Wind Warning
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    High Wind Warning March 17, 11:55am until March 17, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Tue

    High Wind Warning

  • Today

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Custer County Airport SD
 43.72°N 103.54°W (Elev. 5351 ft)
Last Update:
10:32 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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