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 >

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 4:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Periods of snow, mainly between noon and 3pm.  High near 31. South wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Periods of snow, mainly after 9pm.  Low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 17. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Periods of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers after noon.  High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 17. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  High near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Periods of snow, mainly between noon and 3pm. High near 31. South wind around 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Periods of snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 27. Wind chill values as low as 17. East wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Periods of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers after noon. High near 37. Wind chill values as low as 17. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. High near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Mount Rushmore SD
 43.85°N 103.52°W (Elev. 6109 ft)
3:33 am MDT Apr 26, 2026
5am MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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