Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for Northeast South Dakota Through Sunday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Winter Storm Warning followed by a Blizzard Warning for portions of northeast South Dakota. This alert, issued by NWS Aberdeen SD, covers a period of heavy mixed precipitation and dangerous wind conditions expected to impact the region starting Saturday evening.

Affected Areas

The following counties are included in the warning area:

• Codington
• Deuel
• Grant
• Hamlin

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for significant winter weather hazards as two distinct phases of the storm move through:

• Snow and Ice: Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 9 and 15 inches. A light glaze of ice accumulation is also possible.
• Wind Speeds: During the Winter Storm Warning, winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph. During the Blizzard Warning phase, gusts are forecast to reach up to 50 mph.
• Visibility: Widespread blowing snow and whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible.
• Infrastructure: Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 7:00 PM Saturday to 3:00 AM CDT Sunday.
• Blizzard Warning: In effect from 3:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT Sunday.

What You Should Do

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency and ensure you have a winter survival kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the area can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.