Sioux Falls, SD (northwestiowanow.com) — You may have heard the term “bomb cyclone,” which refers to a storm that rapidly intensifies within a 24-hour period. This is similar to the system expected to move in on Friday and Saturday. Jeff Chapman, Observing Program Leader with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, explains more.

The approaching system has the potential to bring fire weather conditions, severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, snow, ice, and very strong winds.

The more significant impact is expected to occur overnight Friday and early Saturday morning, with the onset of snow.