Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05° N Lon: 103.05° W Elev: 3202 ft.

Light Snow

22°F

-6°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.11 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	29 Jan 4:52 am MST

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Detailed forecast for

Rapid City

Today

Mostly cloudy. Snow likely this morning, then a chance of snow and rain this afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows 15 to 20. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning, then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation around an inch possible. Highs in the mid 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 10 to 15. Temperature rising into the lower 20s after midnight. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Wind chill values near zero.

Saturday

Becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning. A chance of rain. Not as cool with highs in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph, increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 50.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

Monday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.

Monday Night

Becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.