< Blizzard Warning South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 04:49

Blizzard Warning South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 04:49

Headline: 
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 6:49AM CDT until March 15 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Blizzard Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 4:49am
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Buffalo, Hughes, Jones, Lyman, and Stanley Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT /3 PM MDT/ this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Ground blizzards create whiteout conditions that make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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 can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Stanley; Hughes; Jones; Lyman; Buffalo
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD