Blizzard Warning Issued for Codington, Grant, Hamlin, and Deuel Counties in South Dakota
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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 parts of South Dakota, forecasting up to 15 inches of snow and 50 mph wind gusts starting early Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast 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 Northeast South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in South Dakota. This alert follows a Winter Storm Warning and is classified with extreme severity and likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in South Dakota:
- Codington County
- Grant County
- Hamlin County
- Deuel County
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle, including an extra flashlight, food, and water. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 511.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total event snow accumulations are expected to be between 9 and 15 inches.
- Ice Accumulation: A light glaze of ice is possible.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph during the Winter Storm Warning and up to 50 mph during the Blizzard Warning.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Other Hazards: Gusty winds could potentially bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 7:00 PM Saturday to 3:00 AM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 3:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
- Alert Expiration: The current alert message expires at 12:30 AM CDT on March 14, though the event duration extends through Sunday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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