Blizzard Warning Issued for Day County, South Dakota; Whiteout Conditions Expected
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Day County through 3 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and dangerous whiteout conditions expected.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Day County, 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 Day County, South Dakota.
Blizzard Warning in Effect for Day County
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD. The alert is currently active and is expected to remain in effect through the early afternoon hours.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically impacts Day County in South Dakota.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle. In the event that you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest updates on road conditions, residents should call 511.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are occurring, with additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 60 mph. These conditions are creating ground blizzards and whiteout visibility, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Additionally, the strong winds may result in tree damage.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 3:00 PM CST this afternoon, Wednesday, February 18. The hazardous conditions are expected to heavily impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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