MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Mitchell residents can expect a warm start to the weekend Friday, Oct. 23, before temperatures fall and rain chances increase Saturday and Sunday.

According to the National Weather Service’s forecast issued at 1:33 p.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 21, Friday’s high will reach about 81 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Temperatures then drop to around 68 Saturday and 53 Sunday, with showers becoming more likely as the weekend progresses.

Mitchell forecast

Here’s the day-by-day outlook:

Friday, Oct. 23: Mostly sunny after a 30% chance of morning rain. High near 79, with wind gusts up to 40 mph. Overnight low around 56, with a slight chance of late showers.

Saturday, Oct. 24: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 64 and a 20% chance of afternoon showers. Rain chances increase to 40% overnight, with a low around 41.

Sunday, Oct. 25: Cloudy, with a high near 51 and a 70% chance of rain, mainly during the afternoon. Showers continue overnight, with a low around 37..

Tips

Those heading to football games, spending time outdoors or traveling around the Mitchell area should prepare for the shift from Friday’s warmth to cooler, potentially wet conditions.