Blizzard Warning Issued for Southwest Minnesota and East Central South Dakota Through Monday
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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 Minnesota and South Dakota, with 6 to 13 inches of snow and 55 mph wind gusts expected to create whiteout conditions.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Minnesota and East Central South Dakota
- 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 Southwest Minnesota and East Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning for portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. The alert was issued on March 13 and covers a period of severe winter weather expected to create hazardous conditions across the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Southwest Minnesota: Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, and Pipestone counties.
- East Central South Dakota: Brookings and Moody counties.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, residents should prepare for the following conditions:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 13 inches are expected.
- Ice Accumulation: A light glaze of ice is possible.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph.
- Visibility: Whiteout conditions are expected, which will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
- Impacts: Travel is expected to be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions are likely to impact the Monday morning commute, and strong winds may cause tree damage.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions in your state, call 5 1 1.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is in effect from 10:00 PM CDT on Saturday, March 14, until 7:00 AM CDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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