9:20 AM UPDATE: Snow and mixed precipitation falling in Rapid City
A mix of rain and snow could take place, along with very dense fog in some areas
9:25 AM UPDATE:
- A mixture of snow, sleet, graupel, rain, and ice pellets are falling in the Rapid City area
- Slick roads and light accumulations are possible, so take it slow and remember to increase your stopping distance and reduce speed
- Low visibility is still an issue in higher elevations as well
- several switch overs will take place this morning going into this afternoon, be on alert to rapidly changing road conditions, particularly in the Black Hills and the eastern foothills
- Chances for mixed precipitation continue well into tonight and into Wednesday afternoon
- A dense fog advisory is in effect for areas of the Black Hills until 9 am today, including the eastern foothills and Rapid City
- This is a look at Silver City near Highway 44. Notice there’s not much to see, very dense fog in some areas this morning
- Dense fog could cause issues for areas of the Black Hills, particularly along the eastern slopes
- Rain will begin to increase across the area as well going into the lunch hour and afternoon
- With temperatures struggling to break 40°, its very possible we could see a mix of rain/snow with minor accumulations
- Current visibility is fair as you travel West of the Black Hills into Wyoming. Dense fog advisories remain in place until 9 am today
- Fog will likely return this evening going into Wednesday morning, along with further rain showers
- This is a ballpark estimate of how much rain we might receive by Thursday morning.
- Areas near Sheridan Wyoming could receive a good amount of rainfall
- Areas of the Black Hills could see minor accumulations of snow before all is said and done
- These accumulations could sneak into the Eastern foothills as well, including areas of highway 16 Southwest of Rapid City
- Combined with dense fog, this could cause slick conditions and low visibility, use caution
Here is your 7 day and current road conditions posted below.
Current Conditions
