Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

Lat: 44.48°NLon: 103.78°WElev: 3898ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.63 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 23 May 6:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Lead SD

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Blustery.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Wind chill values as low as 18 early. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 54. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Wind chill values as low as 18 early. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 54. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Memorial Day
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Lead SD
 44.24°N 103.79°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
4:50 am MDT May 23, 2024
6am MDT May 23, 2024-6pm MDT May 29, 2024
 
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