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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

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 26 Apr 6:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly after noon. High near 39. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Periods of snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 32. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Periods of rain, possibly mixed with snow before noon, then a chance of rain showers. High near 46. North wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 47. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after noon. High near 39. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Periods of snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 32. East wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Periods of rain, possibly mixed with snow before noon, then a chance of rain showers. High near 46. North wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 47. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapid City SD
 44.08°N 103.24°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 am MDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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