605-626-2870
SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center
13 2nd Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Laura supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension State Climatologist based in Aberdeen.
SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center
13 2nd Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Laura supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension State Climatologist based in Aberdeen.
Across South Dakota, the first week of February was notably warmer than average. The seven-day period was also quite dry, with no precipitation noted anywhere in South Dakota, except for some areas of the Black Hills and southwest.
A rare, third consecutive year with La Niña conditions is coming to an end, but not without bringing cold temperatures in early February. See what to expect for the rest of winter and early spring with an analysis of the NOAA's latest climate outlook.
The first fall frost often marks the end of the growing season, and many garden plants may not survive the freezing temperatures. Learn about some available tools we can use to predict the first fall frost dates around the state.