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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 May 4:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Mount Rushmore SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Mount Rushmore SD
 43.83°N 103.49°W (Elev. 5358 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm MDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MDT May 2, 2026-6pm MDT May 9, 2026
 
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