winter weather

The Office of Emergency Management, the National Weather Service and other agencies schedule the day as way to draw attention the dangers of winter weather.

It seems like everyone is predicting an early and very loooooong winter due to the cooler than normal summer we experienced, but it may not as bad as we're all fearing.

The Nation Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 1pm Thursday until 7am Friday for Sioux Falls. The main threats will be heavy snow and blowing snow.

After a couple teasing hours of spring, winter is winding up to smack the Sioux Falls area again on Thursday and Friday.

The first day of spring is officially March 20th, but everyone who lives in South Dakota knows that doesn't mean anything! Have you hit your winter breaking point?

The snow and wind on Thursday resulted in 93 vehicle crashes reported to Sioux Falls Police between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

UPDATE: I-90 westbound is now open between Sioux Falls and Salem.  Although the road is open the South Dakota Department of Transportation advises that traveling will still be dangerous because of the conditions. UPDATE: Bad accident on I-29 South at the Tea exit...

Here's a message from Tony Burke of the American Red Cross in Sioux Falls! In light of the frigid weather, Tony urges you to stay indoors as much as possible. "To be most direct---stay warm!  Stay home unless you absolutely must to go to the hospital or some place that is essential...

The guy in this video is done with winter.

The National Weather Service has issues a Winter Storm Warning for the Sioux Empire. Also, The City of Sioux Falls has issued a Snow Emergency.