There are just a few days left in what has proven to be a mild January. However, it will feel a lot more like winter in the very near future.
Laura Edwards, South Dakota State Climatologist says January will go down as one of the warmest on record…

She said there is potential for heavy snow, much colder temps and strong wind…

Edwards pointed out that the area is still in a moderate drought…

As for the spring, Edwards said that the forecast for March and April appears to indicate warmer than average temperatures.