So far, we've had a peak wind gust of 54 mph in downtown Rapid City. Winds will continue, but after sunset start easing back to 20 to 25 mph winds. And that's where they will stay for Tuesday. Finally on Wednesday the winds drop back to average and warmer air moves in.

Wednesday's warm up will be short. Another cold front moves through Wednesday night, then a strong Canadian High Pressure will bring back the gusty winds and the coldest air so far this season by the end of the week. A widespread hard freeze is likely Friday morning. Little if any moisture is expected to accompany this late-week front. We are still tracking another cold front that could come through right before Halloween. If this front stays on track (and it is another dry one) we could have Halloween highs in the 40s with Trick or Treat temps in the 30s.