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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

Lat: 43.73°NLon: 103.62°WElev: 5600ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Mar 3:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Custer SD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Custer SD
 43.78°N 103.51°W (Elev. 5217 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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