< Blizzard Warning Minnesota, South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 12:31

Blizzard Warning Minnesota, South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 12:31

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 2:31PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and east central South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction: 
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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Lincoln; Lyon; Murray; Cottonwood; Nobles; Jackson; Pipestone; Brookings; Moody
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD