Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Plains; Snow in the Northern Rockies

A storm system moving eastward will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms over parts of the Northern Plains to the Southern Plains and Upper Great Lakes through Friday. Heavy snow will continue over parts of the Northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fog/Mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	1.75 mi
Wind Chill	47°F (8°C)
Last update	15 Oct 7:52 pm MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Blackhawk SD

Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Showers and
Areas Fog
then Showers
Likely and
Areas Fog
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Chance Rain
then Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Areas of fog. Steady temperature around 48. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Monday

A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 55.