Brutal Cold and Snow Hit Sioux Falls This Week

We made it! We are officially in the depths of winter in Sioux Falls. The holidays have passed into memory, and the snow has moved on from being pretty to being a full pain in the backside. This is when our complaining about the weather practice really pays off.

The latest forecast info from the National Weather Service (NWS) says that if you like the sub-zero temps that greeted the week on Monday (January 19), then you will love what this weekend has in store. And between now and then, we've got some snow threatening to make a mid-week mess.

Monday, we may warm up to 12, but then back below zero by early Tuesday morning. Then the snow is expected to start.

Midweek Snow Could Impact Travel

"A band of snow will move into the area Tuesday afternoon, with the better chances near and north of I-90. A couple of inches of snow will be possible. Wednesday will see a threat for light snow as well, along with wind gusts around 45 mph. This may result in blowing snow. Be prepared for hazardous driving conditions," the NWS said on Monday.

The Sioux Falls-specific forecast has us getting maybe an inch of snow over the next couple of days. Not bad, but any wind could make being out and about difficult. Keep that in mind as you plan your Tuesday and Wednesday.

Extreme Cold Arrives Late Week

After the snow system moves through the Sioux Empire mid-week, the real fun starts.

"Thursday night into Saturday, a very cold air mass will settle into the area with wind chills of -25 to -35 likely," the NWS said.

Thursday in Sioux Falls is forecast to warm up to 17, then drop to around 11 below that night. Friday, a high of two below is expected. To top it off, Friday night's low will be near -15.

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