Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 11:24PM CST until March 7 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and patchy blowing snow expected. Total
snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to
one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of west central Minnesota and northeast South
Dakota.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 6 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Mainly drifting snow
is expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be
lofted and briefly reduce visibility. the combination of warm
temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads,
creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Friday evening commute.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, the latest
road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1.
In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Traverse; Big Stone; Roberts; Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD