SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A faint dusting of flurries is sweeping across eastern South Dakota this morning, softening fields and car hoods in a thin shimmer of white before the sun returns. The chill in the air feels sharper today, signaling that winter’s early edge has arrived for the first weekend of November.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, a few lingering flakes could persist through midmorning across Minnehaha, Lincoln, and Moody Counties, with very light accumulations. Roads may feel slick in shaded or untreated areas, particularly on I-29 and Highway 42, before dry air settles in by afternoon. Visibility will improve quickly as winds shift north at 10 mph, keeping air crisp and skies gradually brightening.
By Sunday, high pressure rebuilds, ushering in calm conditions and a full return of sunshine. Afternoon highs will approach 60°F, marking a noticeable rebound from today’s mid-40s chill. Monday continues the warming trend, with light southwest breezes and highs near 58°F—excellent weather for late-fall errands, outdoor cleanup, or early holiday decorating.
To be fair, winter is only hinting at its arrival for now. But regional patterns continue to favor colder air returning from the Dakotas into Minnesota later next week. For residents, it’s a good moment to check heating systems, store hoses, and keep gloves handy—the next round of flurries could come with less warning as November deepens.
Five-Day Forecast for Sioux Falls, SD:
Sat: 45/34 – Light flurries early; gradual clearing, brisk north wind.
Sun: 60/38 – Sunny, calm; milder air returns.
Mon: 58/37 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Tue: 60/39 – Partly cloudy; seasonable warmth.
Wed: 61/38 – Bright and dry; steady late-fall stretch continues.
