< Blizzard Warning Minnesota, South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 04:15

Blizzard Warning Minnesota, South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 04:15

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. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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: 
Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Brookings; Moody
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD