Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central and North Central South Dakota Through Sunday
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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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for central South Dakota, with heavy snow and 45 mph wind gusts expected to create dangerous travel conditions through Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and North Central 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 Central and North Central South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central and north central South Dakota. This alert is effective from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, as significant snow accumulation and high winds are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in South Dakota:
- Corson
- Campbell
- Walworth
- Dewey
- Potter
- Sully
Expected Conditions
Residents in the warning area should prepare for the following hazards:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches are expected.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are forecasted to gust as high as 45 mph.
- Visibility: Widespread blowing snow is expected to frequently reduce visibility to below a half mile, particularly in open country.
- Additional Hazards: Gusty winds may be strong enough to bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM CDT (noon MDT) on Saturday, March 14. The warning is currently set to expire at 1:00 PM CDT (noon MDT) on Sunday, March 15.
What You Should Do
Travel could be very difficult to dangerous due to falling and blowing snow. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions and travel updates, residents can call 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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