< Winter Weather Advisory South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 12:31

Winter Weather Advisory South Dakota | Effective 03/15/2026 12:31

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 2:31PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Weather Advisory, widespread blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow, frequently reducing visibility below a half mile, will make travel dangerous, especially in open country. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Instruction: 
Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Gregory; Brule; Aurora; Davison; Hanson; McCook; Charles Mix; Douglas; Hutchinson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Sioux Falls SD