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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1005.4 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 23 Apr 2:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Mount Rushmore SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 17. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 13. North wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers between 10am and 5pm, then snow showers after 5pm. High near 35. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 17. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 13. North wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers between 10am and 5pm, then snow showers after 5pm. High near 35. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Mount Rushmore SD
 43.85°N 103.52°W (Elev. 6109 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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