Rapid City weather turns windy Tuesday after mild week
Temperatures in the KOTA Territory will reach the mid-60s on Tuesday before settling into the low 60s for the rest of the week.
By Amit Chukwu ·
Meteorologists at KOTA-TV forecast a shift in wind patterns for the Rapid City area on Tuesday, following a week of stable, warm weather. Overnight temperatures will drop into the 40s and 30s with some cloud cover, but sunshine will return by Tuesday afternoon.
The afternoon heat will peak in the mid-60s on the east side of the Black Hills. Residents on the west side can expect cooler conditions, with highs in the high 50s and low 60s. Winds will increase as the day progresses, with gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph across the territory.
The rest of the work week will feature similar conditions. Wednesday and Thursday will bring highs in the low 60s for most of the region. Sheridan County, located to the west, may see temperatures climb to 71 degrees on Thursday. Skies are expected to remain dry and sunny throughout these days.
Late in the week, light breezes will return with highs again in the 60s. Saturday is projected to be the warmest day of the seven-day outlook, with temperatures approaching 70 degrees. Some clouds will pass through on Saturday, but overnight lows will stay in the 30s and 40s.
The forecast describes the coming days as stable and fair, with each day mirroring the last. No major weather systems are expected to alter this pattern in the immediate future.
