UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory For Sioux Falls For Saturday Morning

UPDATE: 2:30 PM 3/14

The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of South Dakota including the Sioux Falls.

A Winter Weather Advisory is issued when the forecast calls for snow of 3 to 5 inches in 12 hours, sleet accumulation up to 1/4 inch, freezing rain in combination with sleet and/or snow, or blowing snow.

As the system moves over Sioux Falls we are expecting very strong winds and about 3 inches of snow.

"Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage."

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
155 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

IAZ001-MNZ089-098-150300-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0002.250315T0900Z-250316T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.250315T1200Z-250315T2100Z/
Lyon-Nobles-Rock-
Including the cities of Rock Rapids, George, Worthington,
Larchwood, Inwood, and Luverne
155 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to two
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Iowa, Lyon County. In Minnesota, Nobles and Rock
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

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The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of South Dakota including the Sioux Falls.

The Watch is in effect from Late Friday night (3/14)-Saturday evening (3/15).

A system will move through the area Friday into Saturday. Rain is expected to start on Friday then change to all snow overnight.

"Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph."

Plan on slippery roads and low visibility, especially outside the city.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
307 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

SDZ038>040-053>056-059>062-065>067-140415-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WS.A.0002.250315T0600Z-250316T0000Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Davison-
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Emery, Orland, Tripp, Parkston, Salem,
Montrose, Parker, Lennox, Canistota, Harrisburg, Huron, Viborg,
Brookings, Mitchell, Marion, Arlington, Canton, Madison, De Smet,
Sioux Falls, Lake Preston, Woonsocket, Bridgewater, Alexandria,
Irene, Freeman, Hurley, Chancellor, Howard, Tea, Flandreau,
Clayton, Centerville, and Menno
307 PM CDT Thu Mar 13 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations up
  to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible.
  Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could
  cause tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation.