Get Ready For Snow And Strong Winds In Sioux Falls

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. This includes Sioux Falls. The Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight until 6:00 PM Friday.

Snow and blowing snow are expected to develop overnight and continue through the day. Winds will pick up, gusting as high as 55 mph. Only about an inch of snow is expected, but combined with the winds will make travel hazardous.

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"Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage," the NWS said.

RELATED: Your Guide To Reliable Winter Weather Updates In Sioux Falls

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
159 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

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159 PM CST Thu Jan 15 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 55
  mph. Total snow accumulations generally less than an inch, with
  isolated pockets of 2 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest
  Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south
  central, and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snowfall will result in
  visibilities as low as one half mile. Conditions may rapidly
  change over short distances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.