< Winter Storm Watch South Dakota | Effective 03/13/2026 00:59

Winter Storm Watch South Dakota | Effective 03/13/2026 00:59

Headline: 
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 2:59AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
March 13, 2026 - 12:59am
Expires: 
March 13, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Douglas and Hutchinson Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/2 mile due to falling and/or blowing snow at times. Plan on slippery road conditions. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction: 
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description: 
Douglas; Hutchinson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD