Blizzard Warning Issued for Southwest Minnesota and East Central South Dakota Through Monday

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.