GILLETTE, Wyo. — Strong winds and colder temperatures are expected to continue across Campbell County on Tuesday as a powerful weather system pushes east, according to the National Weather Service in Rapid City, South Dakota.
High winds remain the main concern through this afternoon, with gusts reaching 65–70 mph across portions of western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, including Campbell County. The NWS in Rapid City says winds will gradually weaken from west to east after 3–5 p.m.
Light snow was moving out of the area early Tuesday, though forecasters noted some lingering flurries could hang on in higher elevations. No significant accumulation is expected around Gillette, but another inch or two is possible in the Black Hills.
Temperatures will stay colder than normal through Thanksgiving, running about 5–10 degrees below average. Mostly dry conditions are expected Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day, though a few light snow showers may dust the region.
A more active pattern moves in Friday through early next week, bringing near-daily chances for light snow across Campbell County. Forecasters say the setup is complicated and confidence varies, but the best chance for accumulating snow remains in the Black Hills. Gillette and surrounding areas could still see periods of light snow.
Even colder air will arrive this weekend, with highs expected in the teens and 20s and overnight lows dipping close to zero.
High winds are expected to continue impacting local travel and outdoor work until conditions ease late this afternoon.
Detailed Forecast
- Today: Mostly cloudy, becoming sunny, with a high of 32. Breezy, with gusts of up to 37 mph.
- Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low of 15. Light south wind.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 37. Light winds shifting to the northwest.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low of 22. Light southwest wind.
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 41. Light south wind.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low of 23. Southeast wind with light gusts.
- Friday: 30% chance of snow. High of 36. Breezy northwest wind.
- Friday Night: Chance of snow. Low of 16. North wind with gusts.
- Saturday: Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high of 28.
- Saturday Night: Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low of 9.
- Sunday: Chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high of 19.
- Sunday Night: Slight chance of snow. Low of 1.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 22.
More on the weather is available from the NWS in Rapid City.
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