Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 2:35PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and
southeast South Dakota.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling
and/or blowing snow at times. Travel could be very difficult.
Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or
impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction:
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Beadle; Kingsbury; Jerauld; Sanborn; Miner; Lake; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook
Forcast Office:
NWS Sioux Falls SD
Sender: