Weather

1 week ago

Bitter Cold and Snow Showers Set for Mitchell This Week

A quick succession of Arctic air and wintry weather will bring freezing fog, gusty winds and light snow to Mitchell, with daytime highs only reaching the mid-30s before a plunge into much colder temperatures by week’s end

3 weeks ago

Cold Snap Expected to Continue as More Snow Moves Into Northeast South Dakota

South Dakota is heading into a stretch of below-average temperatures and another chance of snowfall over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

3 weeks ago

Mitchell SD weather: Mild start, turning colder with light snow chances by Friday

Mitchell’s Thanksgiving week forecast starts mild but finishes much colder. 🌡️ According to the National Weather Service, highs reach the low 50s on Monday before brisk northwest winds on Tuesday usher in colder air, dropping highs into the 30s for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day. Light snow showers are possible Friday as another system moves through.

4 weeks ago

Weekend Outlook: Pleasant Weather Ahead in Mitchell

Preview: Warm daytime highs, chilly nights — a great weekend for outdoor plans in Mitchell, SD.

Recent Headlines

11 hours ago in Business, Government, Local, People

Rounds Highlights South Dakota Projects in Final Defense Authorization Bill

Ellsworth Air Force Base security increased military base security 28th Bomb Wing Ellsworth Ellsworth AFB precautionary measures U.S. military heightened alert national security response military base screening procedures global events impact on U.S. bases South Dakota Air Force Base updates Ellsworth AFB visitor guidelines

U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes major investments for South Dakota military facilities and a pay raise for service members.

11 hours ago in Business, Government, Local

Two Nonprofits to Strengthen Services for Youth and Families

Abbott House has signed a letter of intent to acquire Wellfully in Rapid City, a move aimed at expanding youth mental health and behavioral health services across South Dakota.

13 hours ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.