Winter storm warning in effect for Sioux Falls, nearby areas

A winter storm warning is in effect for Sioux Falls until noon on Wednesday after at least seven inches of snow fell on the city overnight.

The warning is in effect for the following South Dakota counties: Brookings, Lake, Moody, Minnehaha, Turner, Lincoln, Clay and Union. A winter storm warning means travel could be difficult or impossible due to severe weather conditions.

The National Weather Service says as of 6 a.m., seven inches of snow has fallen on the city of Sioux Falls, with another one to two inches expected by noon. A snow alert was issued early Wednesday morning.

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When will the snow end?

For Sioux Falls, the snow will likely taper off between 10 a.m. and noon, the National Weather Service says. For areas to the west, it will end between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., while areas to the east will see the snow wrap up between noon and 2 p.m.

Road conditions and school closures

Many roads in the area are slick and snow-covered. Check the South Dakota Department of Transportation's road conditions map before you head out to your destination.

Many area schools are also delayed or closed on Wednesday due to the snow. The Sioux Falls School District is starting two hours late, along with Sioux Falls Catholic Schools and Sioux Falls Lutheran Schools.

NWS Daily Forecast

Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 23. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Wednesday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Thursday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Friday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday: Snow, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Saturday Night: A chance of snow before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 10.

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