A Sunny, Warm Easter Weekend

Friday, April 19, 2019

We are headed into a really nice Easter weekend. It all starts today with sunshine and high temps in the mid 60s in Sioux Falls and locations east of the James River. Most of central and western South Dakota will reach the upper 60s to low 70s this afternoon.

Saturday will be the nicest day of the weekend and will actually feel like summer. Once again there will be plenty of sunshine with afternoon temperatures soaring into the low 80s.

Easter Sunday will start with sunshine, but clouds will increase during the afternoon with a slight chance of scattered showers and thundershowers by mid to late afternoon. Sunday will definitely be cooler than Saturday, but still Pleasant with high temps in the mid 60s.

Clouds and scattered showers will continue into Monday, but the rest of next week will be dry and mild. High temps will remain in the low 60s Monday and Tuesday and warm to the upper 60s to low 70s by Wednesday and Thursday.

Powerful Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Blizzard Conditions Through Friday

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

A powerful winter/spring storm will impact much of our region over the next several days. Across most of South Dakota and large portions of Minnesota and Nebraska heavy snowfall amounts of 12 to 20 or more inches will combine with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph to create whiteout blizzard conditions. In Sioux Falls and locations south and east of Sioux Falls, there will be heavy rain today, tonight and tomorrow with lesser amounts of snow and blowing snow late tomorrow, tomorrow night into Friday.

Snow has already started across much of central and northern South Dakota. Snow will continue today with wind increasing throughout the day. Heavy snow with strong wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be likely later today, tonight and tomorrow into Friday morning. Travel conditions will deteriorate very quickly across much of central and northern South Dakota throughout the day. A Blizzard Warning is in effect for much of central South Dakota from this morning through Friday morning. Further east, along and east of the James River, a Blizzard Warning will go into effect early this evening and continue through Friday morning.

For Sioux Falls and points to the south and east, today will be mostly rain with intermittent periods of freezing rain, sleet and snow. Rain will continue tonight with periods of freezing rain, sleet and snow toward morning. Tomorrow will start with a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow. Precipitation will change to all snow tomorrow afternoon with snow continuing tomorrow night into Friday. Sioux Falls could get 2 to 4 inches of wet, slushy snow by late tomorrow afternoon with additional snow accumulation Thursday night into Friday.

This is an extremely dangerous winter storm, especially for locations north and west of Sioux Falls that will get heavy snow and strong wind. Heavy snow and whiteout blizzard conditions will make travel impossible from later today, through tomorrow into Friday. Stay tuned for the very latest updates.

Mild With Scattered Showers This Weekend… Flood Threat Continues

Friday, March 22, 2019

It is going to be another sunny, mild day. A weak cold front passed through overnight and that will knock today’s high temperature down a couple of degrees from our 55 degree high yesterday, but temps will still reach the upper 40s to low 50s this afternoon. It will be cooler with highs in the low to mid 40s across Central and Northern South Dakota where we still have a significant amount of snow on the ground.

Saturday will start with some sunshine, but clouds will increase during the afternoon as a storm system moves out of the Rocky Mountains and onto the plains. While whis system will primarily impact areas well to our south, Saturday night, Sunday and early Monday will be cloudy with scattered showers. A few places could get a little light snow or freezing drizzle as temperatures drop into the low 30s late Sunday night into Monday morning. Overall precipitation should be relatively light, around one-tenth of an inch, maybe up to two-tenths in a few spots. Despite the clouds and showers, the weekend will be mild. High temps will reach the mid 50s on Saturday, cooling to the low 50s on Sunday. Cooler air behind the system will drop highs into the low 40s by Monday. Of course, temperatures will be considerably cooler – in the 40s – across Central and Northern South Dakota where there is still snow on the ground.

After Monday, temperatures will warm considerably. High temps will be back in the 50s Tuesday. Sioux Falls amd locations along and south of I-90 could soar into the mid to upper 60s by Wednesday. Even parts of Northern South Dakota could reach the low 50s by the middle of next week.

We continue to closely monitor the flooding situation. Many points along the southern Big Sioux River, the southern James River, the Redwood River, and most other rivers and creeks will continue to rise through the weekend and into early next week. Many are at or will soon be at major flood stage with a few at near record levels. While many rivers are expected to crest this weekend or early next week, additional crests expected next week as more snow melts. For the latest flood warnings go to KSFY.com or check out our KSFY Weather App. We will continue to monitor the flooding and will bring you updates as the situation develops.