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Official Start of 2026 Growing Season

Elevated Fire Risk Today

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD will begin issuing freeze warnings and frost advisories for the 2026 growing season which usually extends from the middle of May through the middle of October.

There is an elevated fire risk today for areas near and east of the James Valley. Northwest winds gusting to 35 mph this afternoon will combine with low relative humidity between 20 and 30 percent to create conditions primed for quick fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning!