Special Weather Statement South Dakota | Effective 03/17/2026 02:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 17 at 4:34AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 17, 2026 - 2:34am
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 8:00am
Description: 
An area of snow will move into central South Dakota this morning, then progress eastward into northeast South Dakota by late morning and early afternoon. A brief period of light freezing rain or sleet is possible on the back edge of precipitation as it departs. Potential exists for roads to become slick at times from a light glaze of ice. South winds gusting from 25 to 35 mph will bring areas of light blowing and drifting snow as well. Snowfall amounts will generally be around an inch or less. Temperatures will warm above freezing through the morning into early afternoon. Allow extra time to reach your destination and check the latest road conditions before departing.
Area Description: 
Corson; Campbell; McPherson; Walworth; Edmunds; Dewey; Potter; Faulk; Stanley; Sully; Hughes; Hyde; Hand; Jones; Lyman; Buffalo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD