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Sioux Falls, SD – Emergency officials across South Dakota are urging residents to begin preparing today for potential ice storms this winter, noting that freezing rain can produce severe and long-lasting impacts across the region. While snowfall is frequent, the National Weather Service (NWS) stresses that ice accumulation is far more dangerous, often leading to widespread power outages and hazardous travel.
According to NOAA, even a thin glaze of ice can snap weakened branches and damage power infrastructure, especially across Eastern South Dakota where long rural stretches leave powerlines exposed. Ice can create dangerous road conditions along I-90, I-29, Highway 42, and other key commuter routes. With fluctuating temperatures possible throughout the season, officials say today is the best time to take protective steps…