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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gillette, Gillette-Campbell County Airport (KGCC)

Lat: 44.34°NLon: 105.54°WElev: 4364ft.

Fog/Mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 12 Oct 2:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Gillette WY

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Areas of fog before 2pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.

    High: 53 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Areas of fog before 2pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 12 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gillette WY
 44.26°N 105.51°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
4:22 am MDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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