Drought is tightening its grip on South Dakota and neighboring states across the High Plains. Recent data from the latest Drought Monitor reveals a sharp increase in drought-affected areas, with nearly 400,000 people in South Dakota now living under drought conditions.

All three major forecast models have a dusting of light snow for different parts of the state through the weekend.

South Dakota experienced an extraordinary stretch of warm weather around Valentine's Day, shattering numerous temperature records across the state.