WORK WEEK WEATHER: Mid-November Outlook for Mitchell

Expect a mix of clouds, breezy conditions and a chance of rain early in the week in Mitchell, S.D., followed by milder mid-week highs and a cooler end to the week.

By Katie Wheeless November 17, 2025 7:58 am

Work Week Weather Forecast — clipart.comAs fall transitions into Winter, Mitchell will experience a late-week cooling.

MITCHELL, S.D. (Mitchell Now) – Conditions this week in Mitchell are shaping up to bring changeable weather as fall transitions toward winter. According to the National Weather Service, late-week cooling and cloud cover will dominate, with an early-week chance of precipitation ahead of a midweek warm-up.

Mitchell forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Monday (Nov. 17): Turning cloudy and breezy with occasional rain and drizzle in the afternoon. High near 48 °F, overnight low near 35 °F
Monday night: Rain or drizzle tapering to mostly cloudy conditions; breezy winds continue. Low around 35 °F.
Tuesday (Nov. 18): Cloudy skies persist. High near 42 °F. Overnight low again near 35 °.
Tuesday night: Continued cloud cover; low around 35 °.
Wednesday (Nov. 19): Mostly cloudy with a warmer high near 57 °F. Overnight low near 38 °F.
Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy and mild; low around 38 °F.
Thursday (Nov. 20): Mostly cloudy but noticeably cooler. High near 49 °F, overnight low dropping to about 27 °F.
Thursday night: Overnight low near 27 °F, with cloudy skies.
Friday (Nov. 21): Thick cloud cover remains with a high near 48 °F. Overnight low near 29 °F.

Tips:

With rain possible Monday afternoon and breezy winds, plan any outdoor errands or work for earlier in the day.
Mid-week offers the mildest temperatures; if possible, schedule outdoor tasks then.
Thursday and Friday will be significantly cooler overnight—ensure vehicles are winter-ready and plants or outdoor equipment are prepped for near-freezing temps.
Overcast skies may reduce visibility for morning and evening travel—drive cautiously.

WEATHER FORECAST: Get a day-by-day forecast for Mitchell at Mitchell Now’s weather forecast.

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Expect a mix of clouds, breezy conditions and a chance of rain early in the week in Mitchell, S.D., followed by milder mid-week highs and a cooler end to the week.