GILLETTE, Wyo. — Strong winds are expected to continue in Gillette today with gusts of up to 24 mph, making it feel as cold as 7 degrees. Despite the sunshine, residents are advised to bundle up and be mindful of the windchill. The good news is this blustery weather is temporary.
Warmer weather is ahead, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota. Temperatures are set to climb significantly Thursday, reaching a high of 52 degrees with sunny skies. Friday and Saturday will see even warmer temperatures, reaching the mid-50s.
While the weekend promises pleasant temperatures, a slight chance of snow is predicted for Sunday, with a high near 32.
Get ready for a cooldown next week with temperatures dipping below average as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. There is a possibility of light snow late Sunday into Monday.
Detailed Forecast
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. Windchill values as low as 7. Northwest wind at 7–15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind at around 6 mph shifting to the south after midnight.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Windchill values as low as 17 early. South wind at 6–9 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind at around 6 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind at around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind at 6–9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind at 11–16 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind at 10–13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
- Sunday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
- Sunday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
More on the weather is available from the National Weather Service in Rapid City.
NOTE: AI tools assisted in the publication of this report.
