Weather Story

Light Snow to Wintry mix/Freezing Drizzle Saturday

Tonight's Weather Story

Light snow will move from west to east through the Tri-State area beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Sunday morning. Accumulations of a dusting to an inch are possible, with isolated pockets up to 2 inches. Freezing drizzle is also possible as the snow showers taper off in the evening. Southerly winds Saturday afternoon and evening will be breezy, gusting 25-30 mph. Blowing and drifting snow is possible, as well as brief reductions in visibility. Areas at elevation in east central South Dakota and southwest Minnesota may see occasional gusts up to 35 mph. A light glaze up to two-hundredths of an inch of ice is possible, most likely west of I-29. This may result in slick areas on roadways and sidewalks, so please use caution.

Wind chills expected to fall as low as -10 to -20F into Saturday morning. Light snow expected Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning. Accumulations of a dusting to 1 inch are expected with isolated pockets up to 2 inches possible. Light freezing drizzle is also possible Saturday evening as the snow showers taper off. Southerly Winds will be breezy, gusting 25-30 mph. Blowing and drifting snow are possible with brief reductions in visibility. Accumulations of ice will be a light glaze up to two-hundredths of an inch, mostly west of I-29. Temperatures begin to warm Sunday and continue through much of next week. No major storms are expected through the upcoming week, however occasional bouts of light snow may be possible again Sunday into Tuesday, with the best chance (<25%) on Tuesday. Accumulations from any snow showers are expected to be under 1 inch.