Winter weather returning to Brookings area Friday afternoon

Guess what, folks? Old Man Winter’s taking center stage starting Friday afternoon as a winter weather advisory goes into effect at 3 p.m. and continues to 9 a.m. Saturday.

This is what to watch for:

• What: Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth (0.1) of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

• Where: Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, including Brookings, Lake and Moody counties.

• Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening and Saturday morning commutes.

• Precautionary/preparedness actions: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511.

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