South Dakota Winter Weather Alerts Explained

Summer in Sioux Falls is something special. We get a nice Goldilocks summer, not too hot or too humid. Sure, we can hit the 90s, but not for long. And compared to our friends just about 100 miles south in Omaha, our humidity is very nice.

The flipside to those mild summers is our super cold and snowy winters. It’s gonna happen; we may get a nice fall, but don’t be fooled, the cold is coming.

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Making it through a South Dakota winter means paying attention to the weather. You gotta keep an eye on the forecast each day, and be aware of any watches, warnings, or advisories.

If you’re new to the South Dakota winter, or just need a refresher, here’s what the various winter advisories issued by the National Weather Service mean.

What a Winter Weather Advisory Really Means

When it looks like we could see some snow action, the National Weather Service may issue a Winter Weather Advisory. This means that it’s time to keep a close eye on the weather. Snow and blowing snow are possible, and travel may become difficult…

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