Weather Story

Accumulating Snow Saturday

Cold Wind Chills Saturday night to Sunday Morning

Tonight's Weather Story

A fast-moving winter storm is expected to move through the region Saturday morning through Saturday night. Widespread snow of 1-2 inches is expected with a narrow band of 3-6 inches possible along and east of I-29. Breezy northeasterly winds will gust 20-25 mph which may result in some blowing and drifting snow. However, the strongest gusts over south central South Dakota will be off set from the heavier snow. Be prepared for winter driving as some impacts to travel are possible.

A weak winter storm brings a wintry mix early Friday morning over central South Dakota. Areas along and north of Highway 14 should quickly transition to all snow as the storm progresses southeast. However, areas along the I-90 corridor could see a mix of snow, sleet, and possibly freezing rain. Ice accumulation is expected to be minimal, a glaze to a hundredth or two. Precipitation should remain mostly along and north of I-90 as it transitions to snow and continues to move east through the day. Snow accumulations are expected to be light, a trace to a few tenths. Saturday, a stronger winter storm will bring accumulating snow and plummeting temperatures to the region. Widespread 1-2 inches of snow is expected with a heavier band of 3-6 inches possible along and east of I-29. Here, snowfall rates could be moderate to heavy at times. Combined with breezy winds gusting 20-25 mph impacts to travel conditions are likely. Snow tapers off late Saturday evening. Very cold air moves in behind the storm dropping lows to the single digits above and below zero, with wind chills falling to -15 to -20. Please ensure you are prepared for winter travel and cold temperatures. Conditions begin to improve Monday.