South Dakota — A pale, early sun pushes weak light across Sioux Falls this morning, glinting off damp rooftops while a cool breeze slides through open fields. The air feels crisp, almost brittle, and it carries the quiet sense that a change is building just past the horizon.
Residents heading out for errands or early Thanksgiving travel prep should expect calm conditions through the first half of the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, skies stay mostly sunny today, and north-northwest winds ease by midday. Travel remains smooth across I-29 and I-90, though light gusts may nudge high-profile vehicles during the afternoon.
Models hint at a shift beginning Sunday night. Clouds increase, and winds turn southeasterly as moisture creeps toward the region. A Monday system brings a 30 to 60 percent rain chance, and any steadier rainfall could slow morning commutes and early-week freight traffic. To be fair, temperatures stay mild enough to prevent snow, yet this pattern feels like an early Winter Tease as colder air lingers just to the north.
Travelers preparing for long-distance Thanksgiving plans should watch for possible midweek slowdowns. Another wave develops Wednesday, bringing a renewed chance for light rain. No freeze concerns emerge for now, but temperatures trend cooler as the week closes.
For now, Sioux Falls enjoys a gentle November stretch, but the atmosphere often turns quick this time of year. After all, early-season storms can sharpen with little notice as Thanksgiving approaches.
Five-Day Outlook for Sioux Falls, SD:
Sat: 56/34 – Mostly sunny; breezy early.
Sun: 50/36 – Partly sunny; calm winds.
Mon: 49/34 – Rain chance rising; cooler feel.
Tue: 45/35 – Partly sunny; seasonal.
Wed: 50/34 – Rain chance; travel delays possible.
