Custer South Dakota in October?

[Bull_Rider]

We have wanted to visit the Custer South Dakota and Mount Rushmore area for several years. We have the time to head that way from Eastern Washington State in mid October this year. I'm concerned that the weather will go rapidly down hill about that time, I have read about the blizzard of 2013 where thousands of head of cattle were lost.

That being said, has anyone spent time in that area in October and/or November.

The National Weather Service reports that the average high is around 62 and the average low is around 37.

From South Dakota we would head south towards the California coast.

Thanks in advance....

[azrving]

Roy&Lynne wrote:
I would think that you'll be find in October and while the weather might be chilly, the crowds will be gone by then. Just plan for possible frosty nights and get a good weather radio, and make sure you know what to do in case it does snow. It may happen but it shouldn't last long or be much of an issue.
Going over the Rockies you'll, almost certainly hit snow, but they keep the Interstate in good condition so I would certainly go for it.

We are also going though there in October instead of taking 80 across. Thank you for your pleasant answer.

[Bull_Rider]

Jim: Thanks for the link, I have it bookmarked. I did find the nuts and bolts temperatures and temperature averages. I was hoping for some local input. October here in Eastern Washington is a beautiful time of year. We seldom get snow here until Thanksgiving time. Again, thanks for the weather link.

Roy&Lynne: Thank you for your input. Have you been in that area in Oct/Nov? We are no strangers to snow, or RVing in snow so we should be good in that area. We like camping in the spring and fall as there are fewer people and it makes for a more pleasant experience.

Would like to hear from folks that have been there during the fall.

Thanks.

[Roy_Lynne]

I would think that you'll be find in October and while the weather might be chilly, the crowds will be gone by then. Just plan for possible frosty nights and get a good weather radio, and make sure you know what to do in case it does snow. It may happen but it shouldn't last long or be much of an issue.
Going over the Rockies you'll, almost certainly hit snow, but they keep the Interstate in good condition so I would certainly go for it.

[Jim_Shoe]

Weatherbase. I'll post this once again. Why every RVer doesn't have this site on their short list is beyond me.
Weather stats for most towns within each state, by month over several years. For Custer, in this case.
Will it give you the weather report in real time? No. But you'll know what to pack and the odds of having lousy weather for your planned visit. I've used it for years and found it to present a pretty good picture of what to prepare for. Beats having to walk around in shorts in 30 degree weather.
BTW, its free.