Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Light Snow Fog/Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 12:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Rochford SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Periods of snow.  Areas of fog. Steady temperature around 29. Wind chill values as low as 20. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Periods of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm.  Areas of fog before noon. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 18. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 11am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 36. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Periods of snow. Areas of fog. Steady temperature around 29. Wind chill values as low as 20. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Periods of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Areas of fog before noon. High near 34. Wind chill values as low as 18. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 11am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 36. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Rochford SD
 44.03°N 103.8°W (Elev. 6014 ft)
12:41 am MDT Apr 27, 2026
1am MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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