The South Dakota Weather Podcast

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the South Dakota Weather Podcast — it's Sunday, February 22nd. Step outside right now and you'll feel 4 degrees statewide. But here's where it gets interesting: by this afternoon, the state splits like a cracked windshield. Eastern South Dakota stays locked in the deep freeze. You'll barely scrape 21 degrees around 4 P.M. Winds from the north-northwest at 11 miles an hour make it feel like minus 13 around 5 A.M. — that's the kind of cold that finds every gap in your coat. Tonight? You drop to 1 degree by 4 A.M. Monday. Cover that skin if you're heading out early. Central South Dakota gets a slightly gentler version. You'll wake up to 5 degrees around 7 A.M., then climb to 25 by 4 P.M. Still chilly, with winds at 8 miles an hour making it feel like minus 11 early on. Partly cloudy skies tonight, but no snow. Western South Dakota? You're the warm spot today. Lows hit 9 degrees around 6 A.M., then you'll reach 32 by 3 P.M. — that's 10 degrees above normal for late February. Winds shift southwest around 6 A.M., easing the bite. Mostly clear tonight, with lows around 14. Monday brings a dramatic warmup — highs jump to the 40s and 50s statewide. Midweek, a storm system rolls in with rain and snow chances, especially Wednesday when eastern regions could see a wintry mix. Then? Another twist: 60 degrees by Friday, followed by a sharp cooldown next weekend. Sunrise today at 7:16 A.M., sunset at 6:07 P.M. — we're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight. Quick favor: if this helps you plan your Sunday, share it with a friend who could use the heads up. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning, folks! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the South Dakota Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 10th, and winter just slapped us across the face. Step outside right now and you'll feel it. Central South Dakota's sitting at minus 6. That's the kind of cold where your nosehair freezes before you reach the mailbox. Out west, you're at 8 degrees. Eastern side, 7. Northwest winds at 5 to 6 miles an hour make every bit of it sting. Here's the deal. Sunshine's coming today, but don't let it fool you. Highs barely claw into the mid teens. That sun is purely decorative. Tonight the real show begins. Clear skies and calm winds let the bottom drop out. The west falls to minus 10. Central plunges to minus 12. East holds at minus 8. That's frostbite territory in under 30 minutes, so cover every inch of skin. Sunday brings a tiny gift. Mostly sunny skies push highs into the upper teens. Not exactly beach weather, but you'll take it. Another frigid night follows though. Lows settle near minus 5 statewide. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Monday starts a slow warming trend. By midweek, highs climb into the 20s. No major storms on the radar, but a weak system might brush the far west with flurries late Tuesday. Nothing to lose sleep over. Air quality's in the moderate range today, so sensitive groups should limit time outside. One bright spot. Sunrise at 6:32 this morning, sunset at 5:19 tonight. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every single day. Spring is out there somewhere, inching closer. So. If this forecast helped you plan your Saturday, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. Stay safe out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the South Dakota Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 16th. Folks, step outside right now and you'll feel that classic February bite. The whole state's sitting in the mid 20s, but here's the deal. It's quiet. Almost too quiet. Because this weekend? Things get interesting. Out west, you're waking up to 26 degrees with barely a whisper of wind. Enjoy that calm. Over in the central part of the state, 25 degrees with light winds around 8 miles an hour. Nothing dramatic. Now head east and Sioux Falls greets you at 24 degrees. Northwest wind at 10 miles an hour puts a little edge on that coffee run. Tonight the cold really digs in. Lows drop into the teens across the board. Single digits in the usual suspect spots up in the northeast. Bundle up if you're heading out after dark. Here's where it gets fun. Saturday splits the state right down the middle. Western South Dakota climbs into the mid 30s under blue sky. Perfect for getting outside. Meanwhile the east stays locked in the 20s under stubborn clouds. That east wind makes it feel even sharper. Rapid City gets sunshine. Sioux Falls gets the cold shoulder. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Sunday finally brings everyone together in the 30s. Feels like a group hug. But Monday and Tuesday, a fast moving system could dust southern counties with light snow. Nothing to panic about, just winter reminding us it's still here. By Wednesday, sunshine returns with temps near the upper 20s. Right around normal. Quick note on air quality. We're at moderate levels today, so take it easy if you're sensitive. And the good news? We're gaining almost 3 minutes of daylight every single day now. Sunrise at 6:33, sunset at 5:18. That extra evening light is real. One more thing. If this forecast helped you plan your Friday, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. Stay safe out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.