Aberdeen, SD – Bitterly cold air is gripping parts of South Dakota and Minnesota tonight, with dangerously low wind chills expected to last into Monday morning, posing serious risks for anyone spending time outdoors.
According to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. CST Monday, with wind chills ranging from 30 below to as cold as 35 below zero across a wide portion of the region.
The advisory includes McPherson County in South Dakota, along with Hand, Hyde, Edmunds, Faulk, Spink, Brown, Marshall, Roberts, Grant, Day, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Deuel, and Traverse counties. In Minnesota, affected areas include Watertown, Ortonville, Milbank, Wheaton, Morris, and surrounding communities. Additional advisories extend across Buffalo, Hughes, Jones, Lyman, Sully, Campbell, Potter, and Walworth counties in central South Dakota.
Forecasters warn that frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes, especially with sustained winds overnight. In some areas where slightly “warmer” conditions are expected, frostbite could still develop within 30 minutes.
Residents are urged to limit time outdoors, especially overnight and early Monday morning. Anyone who must be outside should wear multiple layers, hats, gloves, and face coverings to reduce exposure. Extra caution is advised for travelers, school commuters, outdoor workers, and those without reliable heat.
Temperatures are expected to gradually improve later Monday, but officials stress that the overnight and morning hours remain the most dangerous.
Residents are encouraged to check on vulnerable neighbors and ensure pets are brought indoors.
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