South Dakota is facing a volatile late-week weather setup that could bring snow squalls, dangerously strong winds and sharply colder air.

The National Weather Service says the heaviest snow is no longer confined to the northern and central parts of the state.

With my fiancé stationed in Germany, I've spent more weekends than I can count driving down to Austria to ski in North Tyrol. The wooden chalets and dense forests have become all too familiar. When ...