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

By Riley Harrington December 8, 2025 2:36 pm

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MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) – According to the National Weather Service, Mitchell will experience a mix of freezing fog, wind-driven showers, intermittent snow and sharply dropping temperatures through Friday.

Mitchell, S.D. forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Monday night: Mostly cloudy. Low near 26 °F (–3°C).

Tuesday, Dec. 9: Cloudy skies becoming windy by afternoon with a chance of a passing shower or two — gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. High near 48°F (9°C), low near 22°F (–6°C).

Tuesday night: Mostly cloudy and windy. Low near 22°F (–6°C).

Wednesday, Dec. 10: Breezy in the morning; clouds stick around with much colder air moving in. High near 25°F (–4°C), low near 16°F (–9°C).

Wednesday night: Cloudy with a chance of light snow. Low near 16°F (–9°C).

Thursday, Dec. 11: Intermittent snow showers or flurries possible, especially in the afternoon as breezy conditions return. High near 26°F (–3°C), low around 6°F (–14°C).

Thursday night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of more snow. Low around 6°F (–14°C).

Friday, Dec. 12: Mostly cloudy, cold and windy. High near 11°F (–12°C), low near –1°F (–18°C).

Tips:

Secure outdoor decorations or items Tuesday to avoid gust-related damage.
Dress in warm layers Thursday and Friday — sub-zero overnight lows could pose frostbite risks.
If venturing out Thursday or Friday, allow extra time for travel; expect possible icy patches and wind chill.

Photo caption: A snow-dusting on early December grasses near Mitchell Municipal Airport foreshadows a week of winter chill.

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