SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Light sprinkles could dampen Sioux Falls this morning before skies clear and a run of sunny, warm days takes hold through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to push into the low 80s beginning Thursday, creating a stretch of dry, late-September warmth across eastern South Dakota.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, showers are likely to taper off before 11 a.m. today, leaving mostly sunny skies and a high near 79. Winds will shift to the north-northeast at around 5 mph before calming again by this evening. Overnight lows will dip to 54 under mostly clear skies.
By Thursday, sunshine dominates with highs near 83, climbing to 86 on Friday as southerly breezes develop. The dry spell is expected to continue into Saturday and Sunday with daytime highs hovering between 80 and 84. Clear nights will bring comfortable sleeping weather, with lows in the low-to-mid 50s.
Drivers should remain alert for brief slick spots during this morning’s sprinkles, but no major travel disruptions are expected. Outdoor events, football games, and early harvest work should see ideal conditions heading into the weekend.
Sunny skies are forecast to continue into early next week, with only slight chances for clouds Monday and Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Sioux Falls, SD
- Wednesday: Chance of sprinkles before 11 a.m., high near 79. Low around 54.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 83. Low near 54.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 86. Low around 57.
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 80. Low near 52.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 84. Low near 62.
