Blizzard Warning Issued for Central South Dakota Counties Through Sunday 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 several South Dakota counties, with whiteout conditions and 50 mph wind gusts expected Sunday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of central South Dakota. This alert follows a preceding Winter Weather Advisory. The warning was issued by the NWS Aberdeen SD office and remains in effect through Sunday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions and counties are included in the warning area:
- Buffalo County
- Hughes County
- Jones County
- Lyman County
- Stanley County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for hazardous winter weather. Total snow accumulations for the entire event are expected to range between 3 and 5 inches.
During the initial Winter Weather Advisory phase, snow and areas of blowing snow are expected with wind gusts reaching up to 40 mph. As the alert upgrades to a Blizzard Warning, wind gusts are expected to increase to as high as 50 mph. These winds, combined with falling snow, will create blizzard conditions and whiteout visibility, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Winter Weather Advisory: Effective from 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM MDT) Saturday until 4:00 AM CDT (3:00 AM MDT) Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 4:00 AM CDT (3:00 AM MDT) Sunday until 4:00 PM CDT (3:00 PM MDT) Sunday.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, you are urged to carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe.
For those traveling during the advisory period, slow down and use extreme caution. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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