Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Custer, Custer County Airport (KCUT)

Lat: 43.73° N Lon: 103.62° W Elev: 5600 ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 18 Mar 4:53 am MDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Black Hills

Today
Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to 35 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 70. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain and snow. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Sunday
Becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Much cooler with highs in the upper 40s.
Sunday Night
Becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Lows in the upper 20s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.



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