South Dakota – Light snow flickers across eastern South Dakota this morning, barely coating fields but creating a bigger problem on the roads. Tires hum on damp pavement, and wind pushes loose flakes into shaded stretches, where slick spots form quickly. Winter driving demands attention as the final days of 2025 unfold.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, pockets of flurries to light snow move through the region early, with only minor accumulation expected. Even so, patchy slick spots are likely, especially during the morning commute. Winds increase later, causing patchy blowing and drifting snow in open areas.
Across southeastern South Dakota, temperatures remain stuck in the teens this morning, rising only into the mid-30s this afternoon. That limited warming won’t fully melt icy patches. Drivers should use caution on untreated roads, bridges, and rural highways where visibility may briefly drop in passing flurries.
In Sioux Falls, conditions improve later today as flurries taper and skies partially clear. Winds turn breezy, gusting over 20 mph at times, keeping the air feeling sharply cold. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows dropping near the mid-20s, allowing refreezing on damp surfaces.
Looking ahead, the pattern quiets down quickly. Wednesday and New Year’s Day 2026 remain dry, though cold. Highs on New Year’s Day reach only the upper 20s, with morning lows dipping into the teens again. Travel conditions improve, but cold pavement keeps ice risks alive during early hours.
I-29 travelers should watch for isolated slick stretches this morning and again after sunset. Slow down and increase following distance.
Dry weather continues into the first weekend of 2026 with gradual warming by Saturday. Winter still has a firm grip, but major impacts ease. Heading out this morning or traveling for New Year’s plans? Tell us what road conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Today: Partly sunny, high near 37
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 33
New Year’s Day 2026 (Thursday): Partly sunny, high near 28
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 26
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 34
