Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 23 Apr 8:53 pm MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 24. North wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before noon.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 17. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 13. North wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 16. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 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 26. East wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers between 10am and 5pm, then snow showers after 5pm.  High near 35. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after midnight.  Low around 27. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 24. North wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 17. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 13. North wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 16. North wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 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 26. East wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers between 10am and 5pm, then snow showers after 5pm. High near 35. East wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after midnight. Low around 27. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD
 43.85°N 103.52°W (Elev. 6109 ft)
7:43 pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
9pm MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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