Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Aberdeen, SD
Issued by NWS Aberdeen, SD
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061 FXUS63 KABR 010609 AFDABR Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 109 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Cooler temperatures on the way for the end of the week with daytime readings 3 to 9 degrees below normal today and Friday. - Temperatures remain below normal through the upcoming weekend before rebounding back to above normal the first part of next week. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 109 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026 As of 1 AM CDT, temperatures around the area are in the upper 50s to low 60s as much colder air has moved in behind a cold front. Winds are out of the north and generally less than 15 mph. Drier weather today and Friday as high pressure becomes dominant through the end of the work week. The precipitation chances for Saturday have pretty much disappeared. The low has moved north, but also there isn`t much moisture at all. Temperatures today, Friday, and Sunday are expected to be cooler, highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Saturday and the beginning of next week will be 5 to 10 degrees above average. Winds Friday on the backside of the high will gust 30 to near 40 mph west of the Missouri River, and 30-35 mph between the Missouri River and US 281. These stronger winds are expected to continue into the evening. Winds will increase around the Prairie Coteau through the morning hours. Winds Monday will once again gust 30-35 mph across central SD, spreading east to the James River. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1228 AM CDT Thu Oct 1 2026 Terminals KABR,KATY,KPIR,KMBG VFR conditions are expected through the next 24 hours. && .ABR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... SD...None. MN...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...13 AVIATION...20