Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Black Hills and Foothills; Up to 10 Inches of Snow Expected
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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 Winter Storm Warning for parts of South Dakota and Wyoming, effective Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Black Hills and Foothills
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City
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 Northern Black Hills and Foothills.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Rapid City, SD. The warning is in effect from 3:00 PM MDT Saturday, March 14, until 12:00 PM MDT Sunday, March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- South Dakota: Northern Foothills and Northern Black Hills.
- Wyoming: Wyoming Black Hills.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and patchy blowing snow are expected during the warning period. Specific conditions include:
- Snow Accumulations: Total accumulations between 4 and 10 inches.
- Wind Speeds: Gusts as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Slippery road conditions are anticipated. The combination of falling snow and wind will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The warning was issued on March 13 at 12:25 PM MDT. The onset of the storm is expected at 3:00 PM MDT on Saturday, March 14, with the alert ending at 12:00 PM MDT on Sunday, March 15.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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