Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. 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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1029.0 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Jan 5:52 pm MST
Detailed forecast for

Southern Meade Co Plains

Tonight
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch possible. Breezy with highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Windy with highs in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening. Breezy with lows in the mid 30s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Wednesday
Becoming partly cloudy. Breezy with highs in the upper 40s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy and very windy. Highs in the upper 40s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow. Windy with lows in the lower 20s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Very windy with highs in the lower 30s.



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