MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) – A shift toward cooler and windier conditions is expected across the Mitchell area this weekend, with unsettled weather developing late Friday and continuing into Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, a system moving through the region will bring increasing clouds Friday followed by chances for precipitation into the weekend. While temperatures may support a mix of rain at times, conditions will turn colder with gusty winds developing, especially by Sunday. Forecast details may continue to change as the system develops.
Mitchell forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
Friday: Increasing clouds with a slight chance of precipitation in the afternoon. High near 40, with north-northwest winds 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.
Friday night: Chance of precipitation after 1 a.m. Low around 27, with light winds becoming east-southeast around 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Cloudy with a chance of precipitation. High near 43, with east-southeast winds 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday night: Continued chances for precipitation with falling temperatures and increasing winds.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and colder with a chance of precipitation early. High near 27, with strong north winds creating blustery conditions.
Sunday night: Mostly clear and cold, with lows dropping below zero and continued breezy conditions.
Tips:
Plan for changing conditions if traveling this weekend, especially with increasing winds and colder temperatures by Sunday. Dress in layers and monitor updated forecasts, as precipitation type and timing may shift.