October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Spearfish / Clyde Ice (KSPF)

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

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Oct 4:35 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Fruitdale SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Columbus Day
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Fruitdale SD
 44.74°N 103.72°W (Elev. 2963 ft)
3:21 pm MDT Oct 6, 2026
4pm MDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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