Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

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

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 6:55 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW North Spearfish SD

Red Flag Warning March 19, 11:00am until March 19, 07:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW North Spearfish SD
 44.47°N 103.97°W (Elev. 5299 ft)
6:51 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
7am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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