Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	10 Mar 1:52 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City Regional Airport SD

High Wind Watch March 12, 09:00am until March 12, 09:00pm

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Snow then
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
then Slight
Chance Rain
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 24 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
Windy then
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 50 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow between 4pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. Steady temperature around 39. East wind 8 to 14 mph becoming northeast. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 18. Northeast wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 48. Wind chill values as low as 11 early. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Windy, with a southwest wind 13 to 23 mph becoming west 23 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 9pm, then snow likely after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 7 to 17 mph. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Saturday

A chance of snow before noon, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery.

Sunday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.