South Dakota greets the morning with a sharp 19-degree chill, calm winds, and a pale winter sky over Sioux Falls. Frost clings to windshields, and sidewalks feel slick where melted snow refroze before sunrise. If you’re heading out early, give yourself a few extra minutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, temperatures climb quickly today with increasing clouds and a high near 52 degrees. A brief chance of light rain or even a stray flurry could develop toward daybreak Thursday as a weak disturbance passes. Any mix would be light, but when temperatures hover in the low 30s, even spotty moisture can create icy patches.
By Thursday afternoon, sunshine returns and highs hold in the lower 50s. Roads along I-29 and I-90 remain dry through most of the period. Friday turns even milder, with highs near 55 under mostly sunny skies. Valentine’s Weekend looks quiet and pleasant. Saturday reaches 58 degrees with full sun, and Sunday climbs to 59 with partial sunshine.
The bigger story may be the warming trend. Washington’s Birthday could top 61 degrees, and Tuesday may reach the lower 60s. That runs 10 to 20 degrees above mid-February averages. Drier air and breezier south winds could elevate fire danger by Sunday into early next week across eastern South Dakota.
For now, bundle up this morning, watch for isolated slick spots, and enjoy the steady thaw. How warm does it feel in your neighborhood compared to last week?
Five Day Outlook for Sioux Falls, South Dakota:
Wednesday: Increasing clouds, high 52.
Thursday: Sunny, high 52.
Friday: Sunny, high 55.
Saturday: Sunny, high 58.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 59.
