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:

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

Extended Forecast for

Ellsworth Air Force Base SD

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

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 36 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Snow then
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
then Chance
Rain and
Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Windy then
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 49 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. Steady temperature around 36. East wind 8 to 13 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 20. Northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values as low as 11 early. Northwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Windy, with a southwest wind 13 to 23 mph becoming west 23 to 33 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 26. Windy, with a northwest 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 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 6 to 13 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 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 25. Northeast wind 7 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 47.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery.

Sunday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Blustery.

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 41.