When Will The Slopes Open At Sioux Falls Great Bear Ski Valley?

Sioux Falls Great Bear Ski Valley is the place to be to beat the winter blues. But when will snowboarders and skiers across the Sioux Empire hit the slopes at Great Bear Ski Valley?

Even with the recent South Dakota wintery-like weather and colder temperatures in the Sioux Empire, it's still not enough to open the slopes at Great Bear Ski Valley. I think I speak for all Sioux Falls skiers and snowboarders when I say...Let's get this snow on the road!

Get our free mobile app

So when will Great Bear Ski Valley officially open for the season? Officials say this question has been at the top of the Sioux Empire's mind. The truth is, Great Bear Ski Valley officials explain they aren't sure when Opening Day will be. But there is some good news! Colder weather is coming to the Sioux Falls area, which is perfect for snowmaking magic!

A fun Facebook video shows a drone flying around the Sioux Falls Great Bear Ski Valley as the snow machines work overtime to create beautiful blankets of snow.

Great Bear Ski Valley crew is just as excited to shred it this winter.

The temps are looking good and our foot is on the gas!

Our weather partners at Dakota News Now are up to date with the latest winter weather situations around the Sioux Empire. For the most part, the temperatures look like they will be steady sitting between the low 20s and high 30s. The overnight lows could see single-digit temperatures!

Monday: High of 20 and low of 8
Tuesday: High of 34 and low of 22
Wednesday: High of 38 and low of 8
Thursday: High of 18 and low of 8 (Possibility of scattered snow showers!)
Friday: High of 30 and low of 17
Saturday: High of 33 and low of 26
Sunday: High of 38 and low of 24 (Could see a rain/snow mix)

Sioux Falls is so stoked to be back at Great Bear Ski Valley very soon!

Great Bear Ski Valley (via Facebook), Canva

The Coldest Temperatures in Sioux Falls History

When a polar vortex rolls through Sioux Falls, it can get even the heartiest dreaming of indoor fires, baking, and hot chocolate.

Mr. Bendo is tough enough but for the love of Pete, someone put a scarf on the Statue of David!

All this icy chatter had us wondering about the coldest days ever recorded in Sioux Falls. Here is the historical data from the National Weather Service with the coldest temps ever recorded in Sioux Falls since record-keeping began in 1893.

Gallery Credit: Danny V

9 Sioux Falls Streets Visitors Have A Hard Time Pronouncing

If you are visiting or new to Sioux Falls and trying to find your way around, chances are you really don't need to pronounce street names correctly. All you have to do is enter your destination into Google Maps and your phone will show you the way.

But what if you are trying to tell someone where your cool friend or family member lives in our fine city? Some of our streets and avenues have tricky spellings that may throw visitors for a loop when trying to sound them out.

No one is going to mess up on the big thoroughfares like Minnesota Avenue, Western Avenue, or Louise Avenue but what about these?

Gallery Credit: Ben Davis