GILLETTE, Wyo. — Northeast Wyoming can expect light precipitation and gusty northwest winds today, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota.
A front moving across the region will bring a chance of showers, primarily before 2 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach a high near 53 degrees, with northwest winds gusting at up to 32 mph.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies are forecast with a low around 40 degrees. Winds will remain breezy, with gusts reaching 30 mph.
The NWS in Rapid City has highlighted an increased risk of fire weather conditions from Tuesday through Friday. Afternoon relative humidity levels are expected to drop into the 20s, with some areas potentially seeing levels in the teens on Thursday. While wind speeds are currently predicted to be marginal for critical fire weather, the possibility remains.
“Plan for elevated fire weather conditions Tuesday through Friday as minimum afternoon relative humidities dip into the 20s over parts of the area,” the weather service stated in its forecast discussion.
Temperatures are expected to climb throughout the week, with a high near 76 degrees forecast for Thursday. However, a shift in weather patterns is anticipated for the weekend, bringing potential for wetter conditions.
“Wetter weather should develop next weekend,” the NWS in Rapid City said.
Weekend forecasts indicate a chance of rain and snow showers, with cooler temperatures returning. Friday night’s forecast features likely rain showers before 3 a.m., followed by rain and snow showers. Saturday will also feature a chance of rain and snow showers that persists into the night. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 50 degrees.
Detailed Forecast
- Today: A 30% chance of showers, mainly before 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a light and variable wind shifting to the northwest at 16–21 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a northwest wind at 11–20 mph and gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind at 10–13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind at 6–9 mph shifting to the south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind at 6–10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind at 6–9 mph shifting to the south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind at 9–13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind at 10–14 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
- Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
- Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 3 a.m., then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
- Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
- Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
More on the weather is available from the NWS in Rapid City.
NOTE: AI tools assisted in the publication of this report.
