Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	SW 13 mph
Barometer	29.61 in (1000.4 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	46°F (8°C)
Last update	12 Apr 5:52 am MDT

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Detailed forecast for

Southern Meade Co Plains

Early This Morning

Breezy, clear. Lows around 50. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Today

Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly clear with a slight chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 40s.

Thursday

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Thursday Night

Rain showers and snow showers likely. Little or no snow accumulation. Breezy with lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Breezy and much cooler with highs in the mid 40s.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 20s. Chance of snow 40 percent.

Saturday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers and rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.