< Winter Weather Advisory South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 08:44

Winter Weather Advisory South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 08:44

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 10:44AM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 8:44am
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, areas of blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Buffalo, Hughes, Jones, Lyman, and Stanley Counties. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction: 
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Stanley; Hughes; Jones; Lyman; Buffalo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD