Winter Storm Warning Issued for Ziebach; Heavy Snow and High Winds 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Ziebach from Saturday noon through Sunday noon, with 4 to 8 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Ziebach, South Dakota
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Rapid City 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 Ziebach, South Dakota.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Rapid City, SD, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Ziebach. The alert was issued on March 13 at 12:25 PM MDT and remains in effect until March 15 at 12:00 PM MDT.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Ziebach County.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. 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 can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow are expected throughout the duration of the warning. Total snow accumulations are forecast between 4 and 8 inches. Winds are expected to gust as high as 45 mph. These conditions will create slippery road surfaces and frequently reduce visibility to below a half mile, making travel dangerous, particularly in open country. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 12:00 PM MDT Saturday, March 14, until 12:00 PM MDT Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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