Blizzard Warning Issued for Brown, Clark, and Spink Counties Through Wednesday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Brown, Clark, and Spink Counties until 3 PM CST today, citing 55 mph wind gusts and whiteout conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern South Dakota.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD. The warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 3:00 PM CST this afternoon, February 18, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in South Dakota:
- Brown County
- Clark County
- Spink County
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. The latest road conditions for the area can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
- Hazardous Weather: Blizzard conditions are expected, with ground blizzards creating whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are forecast.
- Wind Speeds: Strong winds are anticipated, with gusts reaching as high as 55 mph.
- Impacts: The hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Wednesday morning commute. Additionally, strong winds could cause damage to trees and create slippery road conditions.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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