Blizzard Warning issued March 18 at 3:21AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches are expected with isolated pockets up to 12 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Red Flag Warning issued March 17 at 3:23AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Plymouth, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Clay and Union. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 17 at 3:13AM CDT until March 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain continues to change to snow early Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will create reduced visibility.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up 2 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
The Wind Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Sioux Falls SD on this developing situation.
The Wind Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Sioux Falls SD on this developing situation.
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Cottonwood County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Cottonwood County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain changes to snow early Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is likely after snow ends.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain changes to snow early Saturday morning. Regardless of snowfall amounts, strong winds and falling snow will create reduced visibility. Blowing snow is likely after snow ends.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 3:17AM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Osceola County. In Minnesota, Jackson County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.