SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A frosty haze hangs over eastern South Dakota this morning as the region shakes off a cold start to the week. Patches of refrozen snowmelt and thin ice remain on rural roads, especially near open fields and bridges. Drivers across Minnehaha, Turner, and Lincoln counties are urged to use caution early today as surface temperatures hover near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, isolated slick spots will persist through the morning before gradual warming clears road surfaces by midday. Highs climb into the upper 40s under partly clearing skies, offering a welcome break after a string of frosty mornings. West-northwest winds will stay brisk near 10 to 15 mph before calming toward evening.
Looking ahead, a steady warm-up carries through Wednesday and Thursday as highs reach the mid-50s and lower 60s. The warm, dry stretch will give residents a solid window to complete yardwork or travel across I-29 and U.S. 81 without major disruptions. However, the calm spell appears brief — a weak system forming over the northern Plains could bring light rain or drizzle late Sunday into Monday, with colder air trailing close behind.
For now, Sioux Falls sits on the mild side of November’s tug-of-war between fall and winter. Skies stay mostly sunny through Friday, and no hazardous weather is expected midweek. But early next week may bring another taste of late-autumn chill — a reminder to check tires, refill windshield fluid, and prepare for the next round of winter’s slow advance.
Five-Day Forecast for Sioux Falls, SD:
Tue: 49/31 – Becoming sunny; breezy west wind.
Wed: 50/33 – Mostly sunny; light and calm.
Thu: 56/39 – Mostly sunny; milder afternoon.
Fri: 64/47 – Mostly sunny; breezy south wind.
Sat: 62/35 – Partly sunny; cooler late.
