Advisory: The weather conditions can become dangerous over the next few days. Use extreme caution when travelling.

Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011

This type of weather can cause extreme hazardous traveling conditions by causing the road and grounds to be extremely slippery. This can also affect power lines with accumulations of ice. The winds are not expected be an issue, however, icing could be the biggest concern.

If you are traveling, check the road conditions by calling 511 or by checking the http://www.safetravelusa.com/sd website.

National Weather Service Forecast

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind between 3 and 8 mph.

Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 3am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South-southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: A chance of rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. North northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Information Provided By: Lake Co SD Emergency Management