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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 11 Oct 5:52 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

Scenic SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southeast wind 7 to 12 mph becoming north 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy then
    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Windy.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy then
    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Windy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers between 10pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Columbus Day
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southeast wind 7 to 12 mph becoming north 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Windy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Scenic SD
 43.78°N 102.56°W (Elev. 2808 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm MDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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