South Dakota – Light snow drifts across windshields, and the road surface looks deceptively wet this morning. In reality, thin ice hides in patches, especially on bridges and side streets, making the early commute tricky across eastern South Dakota.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, scattered flurries and pockets of freezing drizzle continue through the morning hours. A light glaze of ice is possible, with little accumulation overall, but enough to create slick spots. Temperatures sit near 30 degrees, with northwest winds adding a sharp bite to the air.
In Sioux Falls, conditions may deteriorate quickly on untreated roads before improving later in the morning. Intersections, overpasses, and shaded stretches of I-29 and I-90 are most vulnerable. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and expect reduced traction through mid-morning as temperatures slowly rise.
Road conditions are expected to improve by mid to late morning as clouds thin and highs reach the lower 30s. Skies brighten into the afternoon, but refreezing remains a concern after sunset as temperatures drop back into the mid-20s. Melted snow during the day can refreeze, creating new slick spots during the evening drive.
Looking ahead, calmer weather settles in. Thursday turns mostly sunny with highs near 50, followed by dry and seasonably cool conditions Friday. By the weekend, highs climb into the mid to upper 40s, offering a noticeable February thaw. Early next week trends milder, with signs pointing to above-normal temperatures building late next week across the northern Plains.
Plan extra time if traveling this morning and stay alert on untreated roads. Seeing slick spots where you are? Share what you’re noticing.
Five-Day Outlook for Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Today: High near 33, flurries and freezing drizzle early
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 49
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 41
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 46
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 48
