Be Cool Campaign off to a great start this winter

Be Cool Campaign off to a great start this winter

After months of preparation, those involved in the Be Cool Campaign are seeing the positive results of communication and adapting from years past.

February 21, 2025

Weather News

Weather whiplash expected for millions across US with some places seeing 90-degree temperature swing

After shivering through below-average temperatures this week, nearly 75% of all Americans will soon have a chance to warm up with above-average temperatures arriving next week.

February 21, 2025

Local News

February is a month of extremes when it comes to temps

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- We are just about at the tail end of the bitter cold temperatures this week as warmer temperatures will return tomorrow with warming continuing through the weekend. Once Sioux Falls fell below zero Sunday evening, it has stayed below zero through at least the morning hours on Wednesday…over 60 hours. [...]

February 19, 2025

Weather News

Life-threatening cold invades US this week with millions facing subzero wind chills

The Polar Vortex returns to the lower 48 this week, and frostbite-inducing temperatures for millions will last through next week.

February 16, 2025 5

Local News

Storm Center PM Update: Frigid First Half; Warmer Weekend

SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) -- Despite getting in on some sunshine today, temperatures struggled to reach the double digits above zero in many locations. It's going to get even colder to start the new week...but there's relief in the long-range outlook. Until we get there, though, we need to address the elephant in the room: [...]

February 16, 2025

Weather News

Florida sees highest manatee death toll from cold stress in 6 years

As temperatures dropped in January across much of the East and the Sunshine State, threatened manatees suffered significant impacts from Mother Nature, with the highest death toll from cold stress reported in six years.

February 13, 2025

Weather News

Watch: Rescue crews save climber injured in ice caves near the Catskills

An injured ice climber had to be airlifted after falling amid frigid temperatures in the Catskills area in upstate New York.

January 31, 2025

Weather News

Watch: Rescue crews save climber injured in ice caves near the Catskills

An injured ice climber had to be airlifted after falling amid frigid temperatures in the Catskills area in upstate New York.

January 31, 2025

Local News

A look at record highs in January

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Record high temperatures were set in parts of KELOLAND yesterday. So, can we expect more record highs in the days ahead? Nearly 10 days ago, we were in the grip of a big cold snap with temperatures 30 degrees below normal. But in typical KELOLAND fashion, temperatures zoomed nearly 30 [...]

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