Thursday Forecast: Mild and dry for the next few days, unsettled conditions back into play this weekend – Rapid City South Dakota news, weather, sports [Video]

BLACK HILLS REGION, S.D. AND W.Y. — Localized gusty winds combined with dry conditions pose an elevated fire risk. So be cautious with ignition sources, anything that could create sparks or fire.

Similar weather continues through Saturday, though winds are expected to increase Friday for northeastern WY and the Black Hills, while Saturday could see gusty conditions as well.

A strong cold front should move in while a surface low tracks across Canada Saturday night into Sunday. This front will drop temperatures into the teens and 20s, bringing strong winds and chances of snow.

Current models suggest precipitation could occur from Sunday night into Monday or Tuesday, though accumulation amounts remain uncertain. We’ll keep an eye on this system and provide updates as we get closer to Sunday

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