SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Winter weather is impacting many areas across KELOLAND, with snow, rain, sleet and dense fog impacting differing parts of the state.
Snowfall is differing across the state, and heavy, wet snow is expected to fall on area such as Watertown, Aberdeen and Sisseton.
The worst of the snow we are seeing this morning appears to be accumulating in the Watertown area, and this is wet and heavy snow.
Watertown, Tuesday MorningWebster, Tuesday MorningTerry Peak Fog, Tuesday Morning
Just after noon on Tuesday, the South Dakota Highway Patrol announced they are asking people to avoid the Wilmot exit on I-29 where it meets SD15, with three semi trucks blocking the southbound off ramp, unable to make it up the hill.
S.D. Highway Patrol at the Wilmot ramp
Watertown PD is posting for people to be cautious, noting that weather is going downhill fast.
Watertown Police
Meanwhile north of Watertown in Day County, the Sheriff's Office has posted photos showcasing the severity of the road conditions, as they have had two instances of vehicles sliding off the road; one a semi, and the other a pick-up sliding into a lake.
Day County Sheriff's OfficeDay County Sheriff's Office
Further south conditions are also worsening. The Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office shared an image around 11:30 a.m. of another truck which had slid off the road, jack-knifing in the ditch.
Kingsbury County Sheriff
Road conditions
Road conditions can change quickly as weather develops.
Drivers can get an idea of what to expect on the South Dakota 511 website. For Minnesota, 511mn.org provides road condition updates and 511ia.org has Iowa road conditions.
KELOLAND Closeline
As weather conditions change, check the KELOLAND Closeline for the latest school and businesses closings across South Dakota. Several cities also put snow emergency information on the Closeline.
Live cams
You can watch as the storm moves into South Dakota by visiting our KELOLAND Live Cam page. It includes views from more than 30 communities across our area so you can check as the weather changes. ...read more read less
