Despite the nice fall weather, it is time to think about the onset of winter…..at some point. Today is “Winter Weather Awareness Day” in South Dakota. Todd Heitkamp at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says better to prepare now before the cold winds come howling…
Heitkamp says the weather service is not changing any of its terminology for winter weather advisories. He says forecasting winter storms is a little easier than severe summer storms…
Heitkamp says at this point, they do not see any cold and snow, even on the northern horizon…
Heitkamp says the long range forecasts are hinting at milder than normal temperatures, with possibly more snow this winter.