GILLETTE, Wyo. — Gillette residents can expect a wild ride weather-wise over the next few days, with unseasonably warm temperatures giving way to a cold front, gusty winds and even a chance of snow by the weekend.
Today, enjoy the sunshine and mild temperatures with a high near 52 degrees. Saturday will be even warmer, with temperatures soaring into the upper 50s, possibly even reaching the low 60s in some areas. This warm spell is thanks to a high-pressure system and downslope flow, making the eastern slopes and foothills of the Black Hills the warmest spots in the region.
A cold front is expected to sweep through the region Sunday, bringing with it gusty winds, a significant drop in temperatures and a chance of rain and snow. The Black Hills are most likely to see snow, with accumulations expected to be light.
While the snow might not be significant, the wind certainly will be. Gusts could reach up to 50 mph on the western plains, making for a blustery start to the week.
The unsettled weather will continue through next week, with cooler temperatures and occasional chances for light precipitation.
Detailed Forecast
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind at 6–8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind at 7–13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind at 11–14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind at 13–16 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
- Sunday: A chance of rain before 8 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow between 8 a.m. and noon, followed by a chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 42 by noon, then falling to around 36 during the remainder of the day. Northwest wind at 11–16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday Night: A 40% chance of snow, mainly after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind at 14–18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.
- Monday: A 30% chance of snow, mainly before 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Blustery, with a northwest wind at 15–21 mph and gusts as high as 32 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind at 11–13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
- Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
More on the weather is available from the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota.
NOTE: AI tools assisted in the publication of this report.
