Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland, NE

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Oglala National Grassland, Nebraska, USA, near Toadstool Geologic Park.
Oglala National Grassland, Nebraska, USA, near Toadstool Geologic Park.. Image by Brian Kell (Bkell) via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
57°F
High: 81° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCDR
Observed at: 7:00 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 94%
Today:Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday:A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 75°F. Risk of evening rain (40%). Light wind (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for hiking. High near 75°F. Low rain risk (22%). Light wind (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 75°F. Risk of evening rain (40%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for biking. High near 75°F. Low rain risk (22%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 75°F. Risk of rain later today (40%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for camping. High near 75°F. Low rain risk (22%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 75°F. Risk of rain later today (40%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Thunderstorms forecast later today.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Fair 65/100
Fair for outdoor events / activities. High near 75°F. Risk of rain (22%). Breezy winds (15 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

About Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland

Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland is a Nebraska destination for a remote badlands, fossil-trail, campground, and national-grassland landscape.

Make the Most of a Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland Day

Match the route, launch, campground, facility, or turnaround time to wind, severe-weather potential, temperature, water, smoke, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland

  • Check official park, refuge, river, road, fire, and facility notices before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed prairie, bluff, forest, or badlands terrain becomes unsafe in lightning, hail, heat, smoke, high wind, or poor visibility.
  • Expect fast-changing thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and powerful wind during Nebraska’s severe-weather season.
  • Carry water, sun protection, layers, navigation, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Crawford
  • Hudson-Meng Education Center
  • Oglala National Grassland
  • Fort Robinson
  • Hat Creek
  • Pine Ridge

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland

☀
57°F
High: 81° | Low: 53°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCDR
Observed at: 7:00 am CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 94%
Sat ☀
81° 53°
0%
Sun ⛈
75° 61°
22%
Mon ⛈
79° 54°
32%
Tue 🌧
70° 52°
25%
Wed ☀
73° 51°
8%
Thu ☀
70° 51°
7%
Fri ⛅
74° 50°
2%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

81° Sat 75° Sun 79° Mon 70° Tue 73° Wed 70° Thu 74° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

53° Sat 61° Sun 54° Mon 52° Tue 51° Wed 51° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Sat 65 Sun 40 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:37 pm CDT

Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland Weather by Season

Winter

Winter brings cold snaps, wind chill, snow, and icy roads around Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland. Services may be reduced, and exposed trails or rural roads can become icy even when snow cover is limited.

Spring

Spring at Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland is changeable, with strong wind, thunderstorms, muddy access, and rapid temperature swings. Trails and unpaved roads can remain soft after rain or late snow.

Summer

Summer at Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland brings the broadest access, along with heat, lightning, hail, severe storms, and intense sun. Start exposed outings early and keep a storm-safe retreat within reach. Carry extra water and fuel because services are limited.

Fall

Fall at Toadstool Geologic Park & Oglala National Grassland usually offers cooler air and fewer insects, but daylight shortens quickly and early freezes are possible. Account for hunting seasons, fire danger, remote-road conditions, and sudden Panhandle or Sandhills snow.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: about 47–51°F using the nearest practical regional climate context.
  • Annual snowfall: often 30–45 inches, with upslope storms, drifting, and rapid melt.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: late spring and early summer usually bring the most precipitation and severe-storm exposure.
  • Driest season: late fall and winter are generally driest, though snow and upslope events vary by region.
  • Best outdoor window: May through October for the main warm-season activities.