Blizzard Warning Issued for Parts of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Through Monday Morning
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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 Lyon, Rock, Lincoln, Minnehaha, and Turner counties, effective from Sunday morning through early Monday.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Tri-State Region (SD, MN, IA)
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Sioux Falls 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 Tri-State Region (SD, MN, IA).
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls, SD, has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The warning is in effect from 4:00 AM Sunday until 1:00 AM CDT Monday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Iowa: Lyon County
- Minnesota: Rock County
- South Dakota: Lincoln, Minnehaha, and Turner Counties
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for blizzard conditions including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts reaching as high as 60 mph.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Additional Impacts: Slippery road conditions and potential tree damage from strong winds. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 4:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, and is scheduled to expire at 1:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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