Aberdeen, SD – A winter weather advisory across northeast South Dakota could create slippery travel during Friday’s commutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Saturday for Brown, Clark, Day, Marshall, and Spink counties.
Forecasters say the system may bring mixed precipitation, light snow accumulation, and a thin glaze of ice, along with wind gusts up to 35 mph. Snow totals are expected to remain relatively light, up to about 1 inch, but the combination of snow, ice, and wind could still produce hazardous conditions.
The advisory includes the cities of Aberdeen, Redfield, Britton, Clark, and Webster, along with surrounding rural areas.
Meteorologists say patchy blowing snow may develop as winds increase, occasionally reducing visibility on open roads. Even light ice accumulation can create slick conditions on bridges, untreated highways, and secondary roads.
Transportation officials warn that both the Friday morning and evening commutes could be affected, particularly where light icing develops before temperatures stabilize.
Drivers are urged to slow down and allow extra travel time. Road conditions across South Dakota can be checked by calling 511 or through the state’s travel information services.
For younger drivers, students, and workers heading to early classes or shifts Friday morning, even a light glaze may make sidewalks and parking lots slick.
The advisory is expected to expire early Saturday morning as precipitation moves out of the region.
Travelers should continue monitoring updated forecasts from the National Weather Service in case conditions change.
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