Winter Returns Across the Northern Tier; Record Warmth for the Southwest

A large high pressure system will usher in cold air for this first day of March across the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Some wintry precipitation may evolve across the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic through Monday. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread across the Southwest, southern Plains through early this week. Read More >

October 22 is Winter Weather Preparedness Day Across South Dakota!

Blizzards that last for days, snow that accumulates by the foot, bitter wind and cold that stings the face, all of these things are just part of living on the Great Plains during the winter months!

While we are no strangers to the hazards winter can bring, it is still prudent to review safety and preparedness steps that should be taken before, during and after winter storms.

The National Weather Service asks emergency management, public safety officials, local media, Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors and YOU to join forces in improving the nation's readiness, responsiveness, and overall resilience against extreme weather during the winter weather season.

For quick, easy and free to use graphics and information visit:

https://www.weather.gov/wrn/winter-sm

Also, check out our Winter Weather safety facts using the icons below.