Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 3 Dec 10:53 am MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a temperature rising to around 19 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 9. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 12 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a temperature rising to around 19 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values as low as 9. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD
 43.87°N 103.52°W (Elev. 6148 ft)
9:17 am MST Dec 3, 2025
11am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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