Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 6:15AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:15am
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions
will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds
could cause tree damage and bring down power lines.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Osceola; Dickinson; O'Brien; Clay; Cherokee; Buena Vista; Ida
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD