GILLETTE, Wyo. — A winter storm is impacting Campbell County and Gillette today, bringing a mix of rain and snow that will transition to all snow by midday.
The National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota, has issued winter storm warnings and advisories for much of the region, with the heaviest snowfall expected in the northern Black Hills.
Gillette residents can expect 1–2 inches of snow accumulation today, with higher amounts possible in the surrounding areas. Northwest winds will gust between 25 and 40 mph, potentially causing blowing and drifting snow, particularly in south-central South Dakota.
Drivers should be prepared for hazardous road conditions due to snow and reduced visibility. Allow extra time for travel and exercise caution, especially on bridges and overpasses. The Wyoming Department of Transportation reported around 7:25 a.m. that roads in the area are wet and slick with snowfall.
Below-average temperatures are expected throughout the week, with a significant drop over the weekend. While mainly dry conditions are anticipated through late week, there is a high chance of accumulating snow returning this weekend, bringing with it brisk winds and even colder temperatures.
Detailed Forecast
- Today: Snow likely, mainly before 11 a.m. Cloudy, with the temperature falling to around 26 by 5 p.m. Windchill values as low as 13. Breezy, with a northwest wind at 18–22 mph and gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1–2 inches possible.
- Tonight: A 20% chance of snow before 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind at 6–14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windchill values as low as 10. Northwest wind at 6–9 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind at around 6 mph shifting to the southwest after midnight.
- New Year’s Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 6 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. North wind at around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind around 6 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 5 mph shifting to the west after midnight.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
- Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
- Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
- Saturday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
More on the weather is available from the National Weather Service in Rapid City.
NOTE: AI tools assisted in the publication of this report.
