Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Fog/Mist

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 24 Apr 6:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Custer SD

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 3pm.  High near 36. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers.  Low around 27. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 8am.  High near 40. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm.  Low around 30. North wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 36. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. Low around 27. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 8am. High near 40. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 10pm, then snow showers after 10pm. Low around 30. North wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9pm and 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Custer SD
 43.76°N 103.51°W (Elev. 5249 ft)
6:37 am MDT Apr 24, 2026
7am MDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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