Snow Expected from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic; Rain and Thunderstorms in the Southeast

A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. A series of Clipper systems will bring periods of snow to the Northern Plains and Great Lakes over the next several days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Mostly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NW 16 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1026.8 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 3 Feb 10:52 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapid City SD
 44.08°N 103.24°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
10:32 am MST Feb 3, 2026
11am MST Feb 3, 2026-6pm MST Feb 9, 2026
 
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