< Winter Storm Warning South Dakota | Effective 04/02/2026 21:58

Winter Storm Warning South Dakota | Effective 04/02/2026 21:58

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued April 2 at 10:58PM MDT until April 4 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of northwestern South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Ziebach; Southern Perkins
Forcast Office: 
NWS Rapid City SD