First Alert Weather

The South Dakota Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be prepared for changing weather conditions on Friday as a band of snow moves through southeastern South Dakota.

Aberdeen's record snow fall amount.

One of the wettest years in Aberdeen's history is coming to a close.

Several South Dakota universities have closed their campuses as they continue the clean up following this weekend's winter storm.

State officials say state government executive branch offices will open late Monday in dozens of counties following this weekend's winter storm.

Winter weather has been a major problem for drivers in the Sioux Falls areas.

The Public Works Street Division has declared a snow alert beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Plowing of emergency snow routes began Sunday, December 29, 2019, and will continue until routes are clear. All vehicles parked on emergency snow routes are subject to ticketing and towing.

According to the Aberdeen Police Department, snow removal alert has been issued. Plowing on posted emergency routes snow routes will begin Monday.

As this storm continues residents across our region have been shoveling and finding different ways to get around the road closures. Some even taking the time to enjoy the snow.

A winter storm is approaching our region and city leaders across the area continue preparing for significant snowfall. Street crews in Mitchell already starting preparing for what’s to come.

Officials are issuing a safety reminder after a vehicle fell through the ice on a lake in northeastern South Dakota.

State officials are voicing concerns about potential flooding in the James River Valley this coming spring.

Iowa State Patrol said a crash involving up to 50 cars has closed I-80 between Des Moines and Altoona

Blowing snow is making travel difficult in southern South Dakota where about two dozen school districts have canceled classes.

The city of Sioux Falls has issues a snow alert after a winter storm dropped several inches of snow on the city.

This snowstorm has come at a bad time, as thousands begin traveling for the Holiday weekend. Some by car, some by air, hoping no flights end up canceled her or anywhere else.

With snow already falling in some places and on the way in parts of South Dakota, the South Dakota Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be extremely careful on the roads.

As a powerful winter storm system moves into the area, electricity companies like Xcel Energy are preparing for the worst.

A winter weather system moving into the region Tuesday is expected to cause travel problems for people across the Midwest.

Universities in Sioux Falls canceled classes Tuesday due to the projected winter storm.

The University of South Dakota has announced it will close its Vermillion and Sioux Falls campuses due to the projected winter storm beginning Tuesday.

Nebraska State Patrol troopers came across the aftermath of a strange crash on U.S. Highway 385, near the South Dakota state lin

This year's weather has cast an ominous spell over South Dakota leading to some historic conditions and some attribute it to climate change.

The winter weather has hit early across parts of South Dakota.

Gov. Tim Walz will lead the festivities as the southern Minnesota community of Austin hosts the ninth annual Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener.

Hundreds of miles of major highways in North Dakota have been closed due to what forecasters are calling a crippling fall snowstorm.

While some of us are unhappy to see this winter weather, so are the farmers.

With the cold and snow now upon South Dakota thoughts turn to those who live mostly on the streets. For them, shelter and warm clothing can be hard to come by.

The city of Sioux Falls is also prepping for winter weather conditions and as freezing temperatures, rain and even snow are expected in the next few days.

An early October winter storm is moving into central and northern South Dakota.