Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:42PM CDT until April 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 10:42am
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to one inch. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy
mixed precipitation and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow
and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice
accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Minnesota, Traverse County. In South Dakota, Roberts
County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 7 PM
CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Mainly drifting snow is
expected, but in areas prone to blowing snow, the snow may be
lofted and briefly reduce visibility. the combination of warm
temperatures and drifting snow can cause snow to adhere to roads,
creating icy patches. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, the latest road
conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In
South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Minnesota, the latest
road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1.
In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Traverse; Roberts
Forcast Office:
NWS Aberdeen SD