When Will Sioux Falls See Its Last and First Snowfall?

The falling leaves got me thinking about the history of snow in Sioux Falls.

More specifically, what are some of the extreme snow records that our city has experienced? So I dug into the National Weather Service archives to find out.

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📅 Earliest and Latest First Snowfalls on Record

On average, Sioux Falls is free of snow from May to September.

We usually get our first snowfall in November. but an October visit from Jack Frost isn't out of the question.

The last snow of the year usually falls in April, but just like an October snowstorm, a wet, heavy snow in May is not that unusual.

When Does Sioux Falls Usually Get its First Snow?

On average, Sioux Falls is free of snow from May to September. We usually get our first snowfall in November. but, an October visit from Jack Frost isn't out of the question.

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20 Ways To Tell If This Winter Will Be a Harsh One

In the days before modern weather forecasting, people used any possible bit of information to get a glimpse into the future. Old tales and folklore get handed down for generations as people do whatever they can to survive another winter.

In the 70s, meteorologist Dick Goddard put together a list of common weather folklore for Farmers’ Almanac that some say can predict what nature has in store for the darkest months of the year.

So, take note, do you see any of these signs that winter has it out for us?

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