Blizzard Warning Issued for Hand, Hyde, Faulk, Clark, and Spink 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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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for parts of central South Dakota starting early Sunday, bringing heavy snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
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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, SD, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in central South Dakota. This follows a Winter Storm Warning that will be in effect during the initial phase of the storm. The alert is classified with extreme severity and is expected to cause significant travel disruptions.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following counties in South Dakota:
- Faulk
- Spink
- Clark
- Hyde
- Hand
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle as part of a winter survival kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Total snow accumulations for the event are expected to be between 6 and 10 inches. During the Winter Storm Warning phase, winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph with heavy snow and widespread blowing snow. As the Blizzard Warning takes effect, wind gusts are expected to reach up to 50 mph, creating blizzard conditions. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible, and gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM Saturday to 1:00 AM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: In effect from 1:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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