Well, South Dakota, winter isn’t done with us yet! Just when we started thinking about spring, Mother Nature is throwing us a cold, windy curveball. Sioux Falls is in for a messy Thursday with gusty winds, snowfall, and slick roads. If you’re planning to be out and about, brace yourself for some wild weather!
What’s Headed Our Way?
Thursday is shaping up to be a chilly, blustery, and downright inconvenient day with:
Chilly Temperatures
- Morning & Afternoon: A high near 43°F (6°C)—just warm enough to make things slushy.
- Evening & Overnight: Temps drop to 28°F (-2°C), which means any melted snow could refreeze into ice.
Light Snowfall
- Expect 1 to 2 inches—not enough for a snow day, but just enough to make roads slick and visibility poor when the wind picks up.
Powerful Winds
- Gusts up to 47 mph! That’s strong enough to shake street signs, push your car around on the highway, and send trash cans flying down the street.
What This Means for Your Day
Roads Will Be Slippery: Snow + wind = low visibility and icy patches. If you’re driving, give yourself extra time and take it slow!
Hold Onto Your Hats (Literally!): Winds this strong could knock over loose objects, so secure your outdoor furniture, trash bins, and anything else that might take off like a kite.
Possible Power Outages: With gusts this strong, downed power lines aren’t out of the question. Make sure your phone is charged, and have flashlights ready, just in case.
How to Handle This Windy, Snowy Mess
Stay Off the Roads If You Can: If you don’t have to go anywhere, why risk it? Stay inside, stay warm, and wait it out.
Dress for the Wind Chill: Even if it’s above freezing, that wind is going to cut right through you. Bundle up with layers, gloves, and a warm hat.
Check for Weather Updates: This storm could shift in intensity, so stay tuned for the latest updates.
Stay Safe & Stay Warm!
Thursday is going to be a cold, windy mess. Roads will be slick, the wind will be howling, and the snow will make things even trickier. If you can stay in, do it. If you have to be out, drive carefully, bundle up, and be prepared for some wild gusts.
