A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >
Sioux Falls, SD
Weather Forecast Office
We're excited to once again return our virtual winter weather awareness class for 2024!
This virtual, free, open to the public winter weather awareness training will last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours and cover the following topics:
-- Introduction to the National Weather Service
-- Winter science and historical winter perspectives
-- The winter outlook for the rest of this year
-- Winter weather safety in your home and vehicle
-- How to measure and report snowfall
-- Wrap up and contact information
View This Years Class!
If you missed the 2024 training session, you are still able to view the recording!
Upcoming Winter Awareness Dates
For those looking for more safety information, please view these resources for images and tips to stay safe this winter. For a PDF version of these images (with interactive links), please click on the link below each image.
NWS Sioux Falls Winter Weather Resources | NWS Sioux Falls Winter Weather Safety | NWS Sioux Falls Winter Weather Reporting |
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Ready.Gov Winter Weather Resources |
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Sioux Falls, SD
26 Weather Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57104-0198
605-330-4247
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