Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 2:31PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and patchy blowing
snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds
gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow
and widespread blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Big Stone and Traverse Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to
4 AM CDT Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday
afternoon through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...For both events, travel could be very difficult. Falling
and blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half
mile, may make travel dangerous, especially in open country.
Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Traverse; Big Stone
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD