South Dakota – Wind cuts across open streets this morning, rattling flags and stinging faces as Sioux Falls wakes to deep winter cold. Sidewalks creak under boots, exhaust hangs low, and even brief trips outside demand layers. Early temperatures sit near 11 degrees, but gusts push wind chills well below zero.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, dry conditions hold through midweek, though the cold remains relentless. Northwest winds gust near 25 mph early, keeping wind chills near minus 8. Skies stay mostly clear today, offering sun without warmth as highs struggle to reach the mid-teens.
Across Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, roads remain mostly dry, but slick spots can develop quickly after sunset. Any daytime melting refreezes fast, especially on bridges and untreated intersections. Drivers should expect icy patches during evening travel, even without falling snow.
A slight warmup arrives Wednesday, with highs near 19 under partly sunny skies. That break is brief. By Wednesday night, temperatures drop below zero, setting the stage for another biting day Thursday. Highs hover near 15, then fall sharply again Thursday night, with lows near minus 6.
Friday stays sunny but frigid, with highs near 10 and continued hard-freeze conditions. Looking ahead, light snow chances appear Saturday into early Sunday, though amounts remain uncertain. Even light flakes could worsen travel due to the persistent cold.
NOAA’s broader outlook shows colder-than-normal air dominating much of the central U.S. into early February, while precipitation trends ease. For Sioux Falls, winter hazards come more from cold than snow this week.
Bundle up, protect pets, and allow extra time on early drives. Batteries and pipes feel the strain in this cold. How low did your wind chill feel this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Today: Sunny, windy early. High near 14.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny. High near 19.
- Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 15.
- Friday: Sunny. High near 10.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, slight snow chance late. High near 20.
