MITCHELL, SD (WEATHER UPDATE) – A colder midweek arrives in Mitchell on Wednesday, followed by a warmer but windy Thursday. Light snow is possible late Thursday night into Friday, and temperatures trend colder again for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, confidence is moderate in light snow Thursday night into Friday, and strong northwest winds could create added travel concerns if snow is falling or blowing. Colder air is expected to settle in for the weekend, with highs mainly in the teens and 20s.
Mitchell forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook:
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Wednesday (Jan. 14): Sunny, with a high near 29. Blustery, with north winds 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon; gusts up to 25 mph.
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Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North-northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
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Thursday (Jan. 15): Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with south winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to northwest winds 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon; gusts up to 40 mph.
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Thursday night: A 30% chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy, with northwest winds 25 to 30 mph; gusts up to 40 mph.
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Friday (Jan. 16): A 50% chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.
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Friday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery.
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Saturday (Jan. 17): Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Blustery.
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Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tips
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If you’ll be on the roads late Thursday night or Friday, watch for changing visibility in gusty winds—especially if snow is falling or blowing.
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Secure trash cans and other loose outdoor items ahead of Thursday’s stronger wind gusts.
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Dress in layers for the colder weekend and limit time outdoors if the wind makes it feel significantly colder.