SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota – The quiet chill of early morning will soon give way to the season’s first taste of true winter. A fast-moving storm system will sweep across the northern Plains today, bringing a mix of rain and snow that could make travel slick late today through Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, rain will begin this evening, quickly changing to snow north of I-90 as temperatures fall. Accumulations should stay light, mostly under an inch, but even a thin coating could create icy patches on bridges and rural roads. Gusty northwest winds up to 30 mph will follow the system, ushering in much colder air by Sunday.
Saturday will stay brisk and cloudy early, then clear by afternoon with highs struggling to reach the upper 30s. By Sunday morning, lows could tumble near 15°F, with single-digit wind chills in parts of Lincoln, Turner, and Minnehaha counties. The deep freeze continues into Monday, marking one of the coldest starts to Veterans Day week in years.
Residents should plan for quick drops in temperature, reduced visibility, and slippery commutes tonight through early Saturday. Those traveling along I-29 or Highway 75 should keep blankets, extra layers, and emergency gear on hand.
Looking ahead, skies will clear into next week, but the cold lingers — a clear sign that November’s early “winter tease” has arrived. With a broader Arctic pattern settling across the northern states, this weekend’s chill could be just the first of several frosty blasts before Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Forecast for Sioux Falls, SD:
Fri: 54/32 – Increasing clouds; breezy, late rain-snow mix.
Sat: 38/19 – Cloudy early; clearing and colder, gusts to 30 mph.
Sun: 33/16 – Sunny, bitter wind chill early.
Mon: 39/30 – Mostly sunny; brisk start.
Tue (Veterans Day): 57/35 – Mostly sunny; gradual warm-up.
