I lived in Rapid Valley from 2007-2009. I worked @ Mt Rushmore as a Park Ranger. Talk about experiencing all types of weather! And I quickly learned, the weather on “the mountain” was much different than Rapid Valley. I also also learned that when they predict blizzard warnings, believe it! I went through 4 blizzards in 2008-2009….May 2008, November 2008, March 2009, and April 2009. And through it all, I still cherished my time there.
I've thought Park Rangers had an interesting insight to the Hills! And yes - weather can be so different...glad you loved your time here in spite of the SD blizzards. 💪
Hope you get to keep the record for the quickest temp drop -- 49 degrees in 2 minutes? Can't do anything to change the weather, so might as well as enjoy what opportunities that the weather offers -- sounds like you know how to make the most of it. Thanks Tristan!
Thanks Tristan for your informative video. My husband and I have plans to move to the Black Hills, not far from RC, as soon as we get our house sold in CO. Yes, the weather sounds very similar to the CO front range where we now live. I had read RC is in the 'banana belt' where the Black Hills to the west moderate the temps, it does not get as cold in the winter nor as hot in the summer as the rest of the region,. relative low humidity and lots of sunny days. We have gotten spoiled living in this kind of climate in CO, but ready to leave the large metros and a state that has turned into CA 2.0.. We love your governor, so much common sense and a freedom lover. The Black Hills are gorgeous! We do have a realtor lined up when we are able to make the move. Thanks again.
Did you make it to RC? Did you find a home to buy as well? I moved a few months to Rapid from Littleton for the same reasons you guys are leaving CO. It just got too crazy and expensive there. I wanted a better quality of life and feel I found it here in Rapid. So much more laid back here.
@@michelelee9824 yes we moved to Rapid about 2 months ago, have a home lined up near Black Hawk Enjoy it here,much less traffic. More wind on east side , the. More into the hills you are, less wind. West Rapid more hills and trees less wind.
In honesty, the weather you describe is a significant improvement to what I am enduring now. I like the idea of a more moderate winter than here is WI, and even though summer can be a bit warmer, lower humidity counts for a lot. Thanks for this!
Hi Tristan, Awesome video. I love the way you describe the your community weather pattern. Your story telling style and use of humor were excellent.....makes my want to leave California and move to Rapid City. Thanks for posting.
Living near the Windy City now... Rapid City weather doesn't seem all that different. Well, except we have prolonged periods of cold in the winter. So now that you've enticed me to seriously consider moving to Rapid City, all that's left is to find a job! Can you tell us about the local job market?
I think we might have a lot less humidity as well - which makes for more comfortable temps. (He said as the temps are 15 degrees after an Oct snowstorm - it'll be 60 next week!) Stay tuned for my what's it cost to live here video - it's in the works! I know our unemployment is low but wages aren't anything to brag about. I'll be having a conversation with a city economic member soon to provide more details and resources!
@@joyfilters Yes it's a whole new world over there. With all the new construction around, Box Elder has been one of the fastest growing towns in SD. I hear new Base housing under way as well. Not the place it used to be. But the wind is still here.... 🤣
@@jaysaini955 The reason Californians like me want to move to places like South Dakota is because we are NOT the stereotypical liberal Californian. We don't want to bring that mentality to your state.
We have lots of those things here! Keep watching videos to learn more about the area and hit me up when you can come for a visit! :) tristan@rapidhomesonline.com
@@jaysaini955 Maybe you should visit sometime, the county i live in is 71% Republican, the high country (above 7000') is beautiful, the fishing & hunting are great an mountain people are very friendly
What a nice video ! Thanks. I am honestly thinking about moving from Massachusetts in hopes of a stress free OR almost life. South Dakota is on my check it out list.
Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Hopefully some of my videos will help you through the "check it out" process. I try to post weekly! We do love our Black Hills. Rapid City has the conveniences you need while still being relatively small. Reach out with any questions!! 👍😎
@@jaysaini955 Oh Please What is this Guilt by association. MAGA all the way. All the time. My gun collection is growing in leaps and bounds and the sticker on my car says Don't Be a Karen. I get it because of MA but no way am I close to a liberal. I've got common sense among other traits.
I have lived most of my life here in Fort Worth, Texas, but I did spend a little time in New York City in 1992-93 and in the Denver area in 1994-95. I'll never live in NYC again, but I loved living in Colorado. My wife and I (who wasn't married to me when I lived in metro Denver) have wanted to move away from the oppressive summers and awful traffic here in Dallas-Fort Worth, and we've looked at Colorado and Montana (because I love mountains). The real estate in Colorado is too expensive, and the home prices in Montana don't measure up with the salaries there. We did just visit Rapid City and the Black Hills area and loved it. We are looking to move somewhere early next summer (after our youngest gets done with high school), and Rapid City is high on our list. The weather you describe doesn't sound much different from that in Colorado....
Yes - from what I've heard from some friends, we have similar weather patterns. The Black Hills are big enough for some great scenery and ability to get away...and small enough to be almost anywhere in an hour. I'd be happy to show you around next time you visit!
I moved to RC from Denver after 41 years there. It's sadly not the same place when you lived there. Crowded and expensive. Higher crime as well. Glad I lived there during the good ole day's many moons ago though.
Planning to retire from the Army either in Rapid City or Sheridan. Basically looking for a town with decent amenities near alpine lakes, rivers, pines and mountains.
That sounds like us! Rapid City has all the box stores you need along w medical services. Rapid Creek runs all the way through town. And you can be at a number of different in under an hour. We were hanging out at Pactola last night. Beautiful evening! Check out my We love Black Hills playlist videos - I've tried to showcase a bunch of great places. Hit me up when you are ready to roll. 😎👍
Rapid City Homes by Tristan Emond I still have 8 years but what I’ll do is visit w my wife and boys. We were in RC back in ‘04 or ‘05 and loved Black Hills. Plus there’s an airbase for amenities too. I wonder what real estate trends are like? I could buy land ahead and then just build.
@@luvslogistics1725 we have had strong sales in housing for the past 10 years. Prices have steadily gone up. I imagine there may be a correction at some point, but I don't see the general upward trend going away anytime soon. Land is certainly an option! Depending on where you want to be. It's pretty challenging if you are interested in being "in the Hills" and yet close to Rapid City. Land prices haven't gone down either...🤷♂️ of course we'll see how things are rolling when you are ready to retire. It's been amazing to have the Black Hills during this pandemic. We've visited new places and gotten out more.
Rapid City Homes by Tristan Emond I think there’s an upward trend across America when it comes to mountain towns. More people will move away from metropolises and want access to outdoors.
The temperatures don't sound that bad through those months compared to cities in the Canadian prairies such as Winnipeg (which is really cold), Saskatoon (also) and Calgary (a bit milder) especially with windchills. How are the temperatures WITH windchills? And how frequent are they?
We hang out in the 20s and 30s usually. Wind chill adds a 10ish degree bite to it if it's just a gentle wind. Those strong gusts can bring in some below zero stuff. Seems like we'll get a cold snap for a few days to a week, then it'll warm up. 🤷♂
Can you also shed more light on the hailstorms as well? I know there was a severe one last summer that caused a lot of damage so are the hail storms usually severe or are the damaging hail storms a once in a blue moon occurrence?
Hi Michele! So yes...there is usually a wind or breeze blowing. It averages about 10mph. Usually it's winder in the spring as the weather flows through us and calms down during the summer. Have you watched my wind video yet? We've had some crazy winds this year, but you get used to it.
There will usually be at least one hail storm that causes damage somewhere in the Hills every year. Last year we had a few more than usual. Make sure you are covered well on insurance. You'll start to notice the signs when a hail storm is imminent - warm days bring on storms in the afternoon. They can come in quick but usually you can see the clouds and know when it might be coming to prepare. Sometimes you are driving in it and you pull over until it's done. Then call your insurance agent. 🤣🤷♂️😎
@@TristanEmond Thank you so much for your replies regarding wind and hail. I definitely got good homeowners and car insurance policies to cover both. It was the same in Colorado with some severe wind days and major hail somewhere in Denver metro every year and went through some hail damage myself. I did see your wind video soon after seeing this video and leaving you questions. Really enjoy your informative videos and your sense of humor. :)
I remember mom trying to have us watch that when we were kids (along with lots of musicals)....but I don't remember getting through it. So I'm not able to intelligently respond to your reference. 😂😂
Usually, yes! Fall is refreshing - 50,60 degree Temps, if you come early enough you might even still see the leaves changing. But sometimes we can have snowstorms and winter like cold - so be prepared w multiple layers. There will be fewer attractions open than the summer, but you can always go exploring. Most hotels and restaurants are open all year.
I lived in Rapid Valley from 2007-2009. I worked @ Mt Rushmore as a Park Ranger. Talk about experiencing all types of weather! And I quickly learned, the weather on “the mountain” was much different than Rapid Valley. I also also learned that when they predict blizzard warnings, believe it! I went through 4 blizzards in 2008-2009….May 2008, November 2008, March 2009, and April 2009. And through it all, I still cherished my time there.
I've thought Park Rangers had an interesting insight to the Hills! And yes - weather can be so different...glad you loved your time here in spite of the SD blizzards. 💪
Hope you get to keep the record for the quickest temp drop -- 49 degrees in 2 minutes? Can't do anything to change the weather, so might as well as enjoy what opportunities that the weather offers -- sounds like you know how to make the most of it. Thanks Tristan!
Right? It can get crazy! We do what we can. Beautiful today - kayaking on the lake!
Love it! Especially the comment about how Winter is to be enjoyed, not endured. Couldn't agree more!
Right? Go out and do stuff!
I love the cold weather here. South Dakota is awesome.
It is so beautiful!!
Thanks Tristan for your informative video. My husband and I have plans to move to the Black Hills, not far from RC, as soon as we get our house sold in CO. Yes, the weather sounds very similar to the CO front range where we now live. I had read RC is in the 'banana belt' where the Black Hills to the west moderate the temps, it does not get as cold in the winter nor as hot in the summer as the rest of the region,. relative low humidity and lots of sunny days. We have gotten spoiled living in this kind of climate in CO, but ready to leave the large metros and a state that has turned into CA 2.0.. We love your governor, so much common sense and a freedom lover. The Black Hills are gorgeous! We do have a realtor lined up when we are able to make the move. Thanks again.
Yay! Welcome to our Black Hills. Good luck on getting your home sold in CO and the move. 😉
Did you make it to RC? Did you find a home to buy as well? I moved a few months to Rapid from Littleton for the same reasons you guys are leaving CO. It just got too crazy and expensive there. I wanted a better quality of life and feel I found it here in Rapid. So much more laid back here.
@@michelelee9824 yes we moved to Rapid about 2 months ago, have a home lined up near Black
Hawk Enjoy it here,much less traffic. More wind on east side , the. More into the hills you are, less wind. West Rapid more hills and trees less wind.
@@doglover2269 Glad you made it here. Yes, less traffic and people are nice.
In honesty, the weather you describe is a significant improvement to what I am enduring now. I like the idea of a more moderate winter than here is WI, and even though summer can be a bit warmer, lower humidity counts for a lot. Thanks for this!
Yes less humidity is so much nicer! 😁 I do enjoy the changing of the seasons. Sometimes I'm ready for winter to change a bit quicker though...🤣
Love your video. Great presentation
Thanks so much!!
Good job Tristan!
Thanks Ed!
Love it! Thanks for sharing about your local weather Tristan. You look like a fun guy to work with!
Yes! That's what I like to hear!! 🤣. Thanks for watching.
Thank you! Another great video!😃
I'm just over here doin' my thing! 🤣 thank you for watching and commenting!
Great video, you gave me a great thought
Glad I could help! 😂 Thanks for watching!
Great video! :)
Whoop! Thank you.
Fun video! Great way to present the information. :) Love the ice caves!
Thank you! If we would have gone up to the ice caves a month later, it would have been way cooler!
Hi Tristan, Awesome video. I love the way you describe the your community weather pattern. Your story telling style and use of humor were excellent.....makes my want to leave California and move to Rapid City. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for this! I've been working on story telling and humor is part of who I am - so I decided it needed to be in the video! 😀
Time to move, Warren. Don’t wait for the summer rush!
Love your introduction. Great content.
Thank you! ❤ 😀
Great information and entertaining too, sounds awesome there. Thank you for sharing.
We have been loving spring! Thanks for watching.
Great information. Sounds amazing there!
We really enjoy it! Thanks for watching.
Living near the Windy City now... Rapid City weather doesn't seem all that different. Well, except we have prolonged periods of cold in the winter. So now that you've enticed me to seriously consider moving to Rapid City, all that's left is to find a job! Can you tell us about the local job market?
I think we might have a lot less humidity as well - which makes for more comfortable temps. (He said as the temps are 15 degrees after an Oct snowstorm - it'll be 60 next week!) Stay tuned for my what's it cost to live here video - it's in the works! I know our unemployment is low but wages aren't anything to brag about. I'll be having a conversation with a city economic member soon to provide more details and resources!
@@TristanEmond much appreciated!
The wind, you forgot to mention the constant breeze...
YES! constant "breeze" haha! I have grown so used to it I didn't think about it. Thanks!!
@@TristanEmond I was stationed there and got out of the USAF in 1988. From what I can see, part of base housing, just off base is gone. WOW!
@@joyfilters Yes it's a whole new world over there. With all the new construction around, Box Elder has been one of the fastest growing towns in SD. I hear new Base housing under way as well. Not the place it used to be. But the wind is still here.... 🤣
great help. planning our escape from kalifornia
Glad you found the videos helpful! :) I'm here to help when you are ready!
Me too, lifelong Californian, feeling drawn to SD.
@@tube_trance talking with plenty of Californians just like you. 👍
@@jaysaini955 The reason Californians like me want to move to places like South Dakota is because we are NOT the stereotypical liberal Californian. We don't want to bring that mentality to your state.
Were thinking of moving to Rapid City, your winters sound better than South Lake Tahoe, Ca, all i want is to work, camp & fish, an be left alone.
We have lots of those things here! Keep watching videos to learn more about the area and hit me up when you can come for a visit! :) tristan@rapidhomesonline.com
@@jaysaini955 You must be a Democrat
@@jaysaini955 My home state used to be Republican until y'all moved in
@@jaysaini955 Maybe you should visit sometime, the county i live in is 71% Republican, the high country (above 7000') is beautiful, the fishing & hunting are great an mountain people are very friendly
What a nice video ! Thanks. I am honestly thinking about moving from Massachusetts in hopes of a stress free OR almost life. South Dakota is on my check it out list.
Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Hopefully some of my videos will help you through the "check it out" process. I try to post weekly! We do love our Black Hills. Rapid City has the conveniences you need while still being relatively small. Reach out with any questions!! 👍😎
You're welcome here
if you ain't a commie!
@@jaysaini955 Oh Please What is this Guilt by association. MAGA all the way. All the time. My gun collection is growing in leaps and bounds and the sticker on my car says Don't Be a Karen.
I get it because of MA but no way am I close to a liberal. I've got common sense among other traits.
I have lived most of my life here in Fort Worth, Texas, but I did spend a little time in New York City in 1992-93 and in the Denver area in 1994-95. I'll never live in NYC again, but I loved living in Colorado. My wife and I (who wasn't married to me when I lived in metro Denver) have wanted to move away from the oppressive summers and awful traffic here in Dallas-Fort Worth, and we've looked at Colorado and Montana (because I love mountains). The real estate in Colorado is too expensive, and the home prices in Montana don't measure up with the salaries there. We did just visit Rapid City and the Black Hills area and loved it. We are looking to move somewhere early next summer (after our youngest gets done with high school), and Rapid City is high on our list. The weather you describe doesn't sound much different from that in Colorado....
Yes - from what I've heard from some friends, we have similar weather patterns. The Black Hills are big enough for some great scenery and ability to get away...and small enough to be almost anywhere in an hour. I'd be happy to show you around next time you visit!
I moved to RC from Denver after 41 years there. It's sadly not the same place when you lived there. Crowded and expensive. Higher crime as well. Glad I lived there during the good ole day's many moons ago though.
Great info! Thanks. #TheHandyBroker Miami
Doin' what I can! Thanks for watching!
Planning to retire from the Army either in Rapid City or Sheridan. Basically looking for a town with decent amenities near alpine lakes, rivers, pines and mountains.
That sounds like us! Rapid City has all the box stores you need along w medical services. Rapid Creek runs all the way through town. And you can be at a number of different in under an hour. We were hanging out at Pactola last night. Beautiful evening! Check out my We love Black Hills playlist videos - I've tried to showcase a bunch of great places. Hit me up when you are ready to roll. 😎👍
"different lakes and mountain hikes"
Rapid City Homes by Tristan Emond I still have 8 years but what I’ll do is visit w my wife and boys. We were in RC back in ‘04 or ‘05 and loved Black Hills. Plus there’s an airbase for amenities too. I wonder what real estate trends are like? I could buy land ahead and then just build.
@@luvslogistics1725 we have had strong sales in housing for the past 10 years. Prices have steadily gone up. I imagine there may be a correction at some point, but I don't see the general upward trend going away anytime soon. Land is certainly an option! Depending on where you want to be. It's pretty challenging if you are interested in being "in the Hills" and yet close to Rapid City. Land prices haven't gone down either...🤷♂️ of course we'll see how things are rolling when you are ready to retire. It's been amazing to have the Black Hills during this pandemic. We've visited new places and gotten out more.
Rapid City Homes by Tristan Emond I think there’s an upward trend across America when it comes to mountain towns. More people will move away from metropolises and want access to outdoors.
The weather sound pretty similar CO. Great video. Thank you!
Yes - I've heard that. Same basic idea - mountains to the west that affect the weather. Where do you live in CO?
Although Rapid City is probably a great city, I think I'll stay in Austin TX. Never heard of Banana Belt weather.
Most Texans love the south! 🤣. Thanks for watching.
Love This -so fun ! Do you have an igloo ? LOL
I was hoping someone would laugh at that! 👍😁
The temperatures don't sound that bad through those months compared to cities in the Canadian prairies such as Winnipeg (which is really cold), Saskatoon (also) and Calgary (a bit milder) especially with windchills. How are the temperatures WITH windchills? And how frequent are they?
We hang out in the 20s and 30s usually. Wind chill adds a 10ish degree bite to it if it's just a gentle wind. Those strong gusts can bring in some below zero stuff. Seems like we'll get a cold snap for a few days to a week, then it'll warm up. 🤷♂
@@TristanEmond This winter in Calgary we had cold snaps in two different weeks at about minus 30-40. Otherwise it was usually around 20s.
Ha so funny! 😊
That's what I love to hear! 😀
Hi Tristan...I am new to Rapid and noticed a lot of high wind or just windy days. Is this normal and are the summers just as windy or are they milder?
Can you also shed more light on the hailstorms as well? I know there was a severe one last summer that caused a lot of damage so are the hail storms usually severe or are the damaging hail storms a once in a blue moon occurrence?
Hi Michele! So yes...there is usually a wind or breeze blowing. It averages about 10mph. Usually it's winder in the spring as the weather flows through us and calms down during the summer. Have you watched my wind video yet? We've had some crazy winds this year, but you get used to it.
There will usually be at least one hail storm that causes damage somewhere in the Hills every year. Last year we had a few more than usual. Make sure you are covered well on insurance. You'll start to notice the signs when a hail storm is imminent - warm days bring on storms in the afternoon. They can come in quick but usually you can see the clouds and know when it might be coming to prepare. Sometimes you are driving in it and you pull over until it's done. Then call your insurance agent. 🤣🤷♂️😎
@@TristanEmond Thank you so much for your replies regarding wind and hail. I definitely got good homeowners and car insurance policies to cover both. It was the same in Colorado with some severe wind days and major hail somewhere in Denver metro every year and went through some hail damage myself. I did see your wind video soon after seeing this video and leaving you questions. Really enjoy your informative videos and your sense of humor. :)
@@michelelee9824 you bet! Glad you found the wind video! Thanks for your comments - I try hard to let my humor show up. 😂
kind of like Dr. Zhivago
I remember mom trying to have us watch that when we were kids (along with lots of musicals)....but I don't remember getting through it. So I'm not able to intelligently respond to your reference. 😂😂
Is late October a good time to visit ???
Usually, yes! Fall is refreshing - 50,60 degree Temps, if you come early enough you might even still see the leaves changing. But sometimes we can have snowstorms and winter like cold - so be prepared w multiple layers. There will be fewer attractions open than the summer, but you can always go exploring. Most hotels and restaurants are open all year.
@@TristanEmond thank you
Long winters equals dead mosquitoes.
And our winters are -20 and you average 35. Lol
lies, dont lie. it snows and some times it snows a lot. some winters the snow doesn't melt for months.