Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

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

Overcast and Windy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 31 G 45 mph
Barometer 29.61 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 23 Apr 8:15 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Lead SD

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 9. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 9. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 32. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 18. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as 9. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 9. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 32. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Lead SD
 44.33°N 103.83°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
6:22 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
8am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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