Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.
Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)
Lat: 44.05°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.
Overcast with Haze
5°F
-15°C
| Humidity | 79% |
| Wind Speed | N 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.84 in (1017.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 0°F (-18°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | -8°F (-22°C) |
| Last update | 19 Feb 9:52 pm MST |
Extended Forecast for
Rapid City SD
Tonight
Low: 1 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
CloudyFriday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A chance of snow before 11pm, then a chance of flurries after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 2. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as 13. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. South wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Rapid City SD
44.08°N 103.24°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
44.08°N 103.24°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
10:31 pm MST Feb 19, 2026
10pm MST Feb 19, 2026-6pm MST Feb 26, 2026
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