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‘El Niño’ winter projected for South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — In October, the Climate Prediction Center issued an El Niño Advisory and forecasted a strong to very strong El Niño event this winter. Here is what that could mean for the State. El Niño and La Niña are two words that have been used to describe winters in South Dakota, […]

South Dakota · 7h

KELOLAND

Sioux Falls teased with record-late hard freeze

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– By now, most locations have seen at least one overnight low below freezing to some extent. In some cases, it hasn’t been by all that wide a margin. In fact, one threshold was just barely crossed in Sioux Falls. That threshold is the first hard freeze of the season. A hard […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 19h

dakotanewsnow.com

Dakota News Now 2026 First Alert Winter Weather Special

Winter is coming. The First Alert Weather Team is highlighting some of the things to keep in mind to ease some of those holiday-season headaches.

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

Country Herald

SD Weather Alert: Sioux Falls 61° Monday to 30° by Nov. 12

A mild November afternoon is approaching Sioux Falls, but the warmth will not last. Temperatures could tumble from 61 degrees Monday to near 30 degrees Thursday night, bringing freezing conditions back into focus.

Sioux Falls, SD · 2d

dakotanewsnow.com

Another couple of nice and warm days before some changes late this week

(Dakota News Now) - We have another very nice fall day ahead of us! Still, make sure to grab a coat before heading out the door this morning, as our temperatures are starting out in the 20s and low 30s. Although cloud cover will increase throughout the day for many of us, temperatures will still warm into the 50s and low 60s, which is well above average for this time of the year! We should only see daytime highs in the mid to upper 40s by the middle of November. We’ll continue a mainly dry weather pattern, but a few light showers may return by late this evening into the early morning hours on Wednesday. This will drop very minimal moisture.

Sioux Falls, SD · 1d

KCAU 9 News

Nitrates in Siouxland’s tap water: a science experiement

Nitrates in drinking water have been a growing concern across the state of Iowa, bringing water quality to the forefront of many people's minds.

Siouxland, IA · 5d

Country Herald

South Dakota Weather Today: Cold Morning, 60s Return Saturday

Highs climb from the 40s into the 50s and lower 60s as dry weather continues through Tuesday.

South Dakota · 4d

Country Herald

Sioux Falls, SD Weather: Rain, 30 MPH Gusts Before Friday Freeze Nov 6

National Weather Service highlights a hard-freeze risk Friday and Saturday after rain and gusty winds.

dakotanewsnow.com

Fog and freezing fog possible for this morning’s commute

(Dakota News Now) - Make sure to leave plenty of extra time for your morning commute! Areas of dense fog will be possible throughout our morning hours, especially in central parts of the state where a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued. As temperatures continue to fall below freezing, some freezing fog will be possible so make sure you give yourself a little bit of extra time on the roads as some could be slick. We’ll finally get the clouds to slowly clear throughout the day Friday as dry conditions settle in. Temperatures will only be in the 40s for highs this afternoon. Some frost/freeze will be possible over the next several mornings so make sure to cover up any remaining outdoor plants!

Sioux Falls, SD · 5d

KELOLAND

Rain delivers big totals across KELOLAND

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– While the first full day of the month was drier than wet, Monday more than made up for that across most of the region. An early-season low tracked through the Northern Plains through Monday, as Mother Nature had things pick up where the end of October left off. Most of the […]

KELOLAND

KELOLAND’s first snowfall remains elusive

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– It has been a wet and breezy start to November across KELOLAND as a Colorado Low moved into the Northern Plains on Monday. This kind of low-pressure system develops on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, often near southeastern Colorado or northeastern New Mexico before tracking northeast. It can last […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 5d

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Forecasters Highlight New Winter Warning Tool Ahead of Awareness Day

Sioux Falls, SD — Starting this winter, you may see the phrase “Particularly Dangerous Situation” (PDS) included with Blizzard Warnings or Ice Storm Warnings. This is reserved for rare, high-impact events where forecasters have a high degree of confidence that life-threatening conditions will develop. Peter Rodgers, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, says the designation is extremely rare and will only be used in the most significant winter weather events.

KCAU 9 News

November 4th AM: Another dreary day in the Siouxland region

Siouxland will be looking at cloudier skies for Wednesday, with scattered showers moving through the region.

Siouxland, IA · 6d

Country Herald

South Dakota Weather Alert Today: Funnel Clouds Possible Until 6 PM

A passing front could produce dangerous rotation this afternoon, with some landspouts difficult to detect on radar.

South Dakota · 8d

KCAU 9 News

Rainfall and warmest low records broken in Siouxland

On November 2, 2026, Sioux City and Sioux Falls broke their daily rainfall totals. On November 1, 2026, Sioux Falls tied their warmest low record, with Sioux City breaking theirs the next day.

Sioux City, IA · 7d

Brookings Register

Commentary: Surprise not an adequate response to effects of flooding in eastern South Dakota

As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moves past a recent open house about its study of Lower Big Sioux River flood risks, I’m reminded of a comment then-Gov. Kristi Noem made two years ago after the river overwhelmed McCook Lake. “I don’t believe anybody could’ve ever prepared for...

South Dakota · 7d

Country Herald

South Dakota Weather Nov. 4-9: Sioux Falls Faces 70% Rain Chance, 30 MPH Gusts Before Weekend Warmup to 60°

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Rain, gusty northwest winds and falling overnight temperatures will shape the middle of the week in Sioux Falls before drier conditions arrive Thursday and a gradual warming trend pushes afternoon highs toward 60 degrees by Monday.

KELOLAND

Areas of heavy rain, strong winds, Black Hills snow

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Here are some of the weather headlines we are tracking today. Areas of heavy rain are marching across KELOLAND. Here are few rain totals as of 7:30am. We are tracking a large areas of rain across KELOLAND this morning. Take a look at the radar loop to the left. It […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 8d

KCAU 9 News

Beginning of November weather outlook

IA, NE, SD (KCAU) — Showers and storms are starting off the first few days of November, with the first week looking seasonal. Showers and storms are expected Monday through Wednesday, with potential to last into Thursday, making for a rainy start to the month. Temps are in the 60s with low 70s Monday, but dropping to seasonal […]

Siouxland, IA · 7d

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