< Winter Storm Warning South Dakota | Effective 03/13/2026 22:26

Winter Storm Warning South Dakota | Effective 03/13/2026 22:26

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 12:26AM CDT until March 15 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 13, 2026 - 10:26pm
Expires: 
March 14, 2026 - 8:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, mixed precipitation and widespread blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations for the event will be between 7 and 20 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Codington, Deuel, Grant, and Hamlin Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 3 AM CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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: 
Codington; Grant; Hamlin; Deuel
Forcast Office: 
NWS Aberdeen SD