Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for West Central Minnesota and Northeast 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 severe weather warnings for parts of Minnesota and South Dakota, with 10 to 15 inches of snow and blizzard conditions expected through Sunday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Minnesota and Northeast South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Aberdeen SD
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Central Minnesota and Northeast South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a Blizzard Warning for portions of west-central Minnesota and northeast South Dakota. The alert is classified as severe with a high certainty of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The following regions and counties are under these warnings:
- Minnesota: Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
- South Dakota: Day, Marshall, and Roberts Counties.
Expected Conditions
Significant winter weather hazards are forecast for the region:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations for the event are expected to be between 10 and 15 inches.
- Wind Speeds: During the Winter Storm Warning, winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. During the Blizzard Warning phase, gusts may reach up to 45 mph.
- Hazards: Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow will occur. Whiteout conditions are expected to make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 1:00 PM Saturday to 3:00 AM CDT Sunday.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 3:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT Sunday.
- Overall Alert Duration: The alert remains in effect until March 15 at 3:00 AM CDT.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If travel is absolutely necessary, you must carry a winter survival kit that includes a flashlight, food, and water. If your vehicle becomes stranded, stay with the vehicle for safety.
To check the latest road conditions:
- In Minnesota: Visit 511mn.org or call 511.
- In South Dakota: Call 511.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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