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Snow Across the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast; Unsettled Weather in the West

Light to moderate snow will continue into Saturday over the Great Lakes, Central Appalachians, and Northeast. This weekend into next week, a series of atmospheric rivers will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Colder temperatures are in store for the weekend from the Great Lakes to East Coast. Read More >

Highs today will be within a few degrees of normal for this time of year, before increasing into the 30s to mid 40s Sunday on. Dry weather expected through much of the next week. The exception is a 20 percent chance of a wintry mix over north central South Dakota Sunday afternoon that will move over northeastern South Dakota and west central Minnesota Sunday night. Although precipitation will be light, a light glaze of freezing rain will be possible. Stay prepared for winter weather no matter where your travels take you. Check the latest forecast and road conditions!
There is a very high probability of above normal temperatures to close out the year. Normal high temperatures are in the low 20s to near 30 degrees for December 26 to January 3rd across central to northeastern South Dakota and west central Minnesota, highest over central South Dakota.
Have a prepared and safe holiday season by following the following winter travel safety tips. Share your travel plans with friends or family, winterize your vehicle, pack an emergency supply kit, get the weather forecast, and check road conditions.
NOAA Weather Radio KZZ60 located in Reliance, SD that covers portions of Brule, Buffalo, Gregory, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Lyman and Trip Counties remains unavailable until further notice due to work on the tower. Additional transmitters that cover portions of the area remain available, including Pierre and Wessington. Follow radio, television, our social media, and our webpage for the most up to date information and warnings.