Winter Storm Watch Friday for Southeastern South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Parts of southeastern South Dakota could see more than half a foot of snow late this week.

The National Weather Service office in Sioux Falls has issued a winter storm watch for the region Friday. Forecasters say they expect the first widespread snow of the season, with up to 7 inches falling by the end of the day.

The snow is expected to develop west of Interstate 29 early Friday and move east, gradually diminishing Friday evening. No snow is forecast over the weekend.

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