Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 5:16AM MDT until March 15 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 4:16am
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow
accumulations up to 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as
45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and
northeast Wyoming.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing
snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, may make
travel dangerous, especially in open country. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Ziebach; Haakon; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Northeastern Crook
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD