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

36°F

2°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	24°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	31°F (-1°C)
Last update	10 Mar 12:52 pm MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

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

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 42 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Snow then
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 65 °F
Breezy.
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Blustery then
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 52 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 27 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. High near 42. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming northeast. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 13 early. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph.

Thursday Night

Rain likely before 9pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 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 and snow between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Sunday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Monday

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.