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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this blizzard warning at Feb 23, 2017, 4:14 AM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Feb 23, 2017, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 23 hr. 60 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 23, 2017, 4:14 AM CST (10:14 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 23, 2017, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2017, 5:10 PM CST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
All 24 counties
Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, Ida County, IA, Lyon County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Rock County, MN, Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Clay County, SD, Lincoln County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Moody County, SD, Union County, SD
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 72 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 8:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Vermillion, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 8:30 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | Ida Grove, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 8:45 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Sheldon, IA | . |
| Feb 23, 8:55 PM CST | SNOW 1.8 | 1 S Milford, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 9:00 PM CST | SNOW 4 | Windom, MN | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 9:05 PM CST | SNOW 2 | 5 S Alta, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 9:15 PM CST | SNOW 3.2 | 3 Ssw Sioux Falls, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 9:15 PM CST | SNOW 4.6 | 2 S Sioux Falls, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 1.8 | Sioux City, IA | . |
| Feb 23, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 4.3 | Rock Valley, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 5 | 3 Sse Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 23, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 6 | 4 S Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 23, 10:00 PM CST | SNOW 6.8 | 1 Se Tea, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 10:30 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 3 E Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 23, 11:45 PM CST | SNOW 4 | 1 Wnw Sheldon, IA | REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 23, 11:55 PM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8.2 | Sergeant Bluff, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.3 | Spirit Lake, IA | REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 12:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 3 N Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 3:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | 1 Ene Le Mars, IA | REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 3:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.5 | Spirit Lake, IA | REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 5:01 AM CST | SNOW 5.1 | 3 N Sioux Falls, SD | STORM TOTAL. |
| Feb 24, 5:17 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Sioux Center, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 4 Ssw Arthur, IA | COCORAHS STATION 3 SSW ARTHUR /IA-ID-4/. |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.1 | 3 N Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 6 | 3 Sse Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 6:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | Sergeant Bluff, IA | STILL SNOWING. |
| Feb 24, 6:20 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 1 W Spirit Lake, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 6:40 AM CST | SNOW 4 | 5 S Alta, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Westbrook, MN | . |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 5.2 | Sheldon, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.3 | 3 Ese Sioux Falls, SD | COCORAHS STATION 3 ESE SIOUX FALLS /SD-MH-20/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.4 | 4 Sw Sioux Falls, SD | COCORAHS STATION 3 SW SIOUX FALLS /SD-MH-41/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 6.5 | 4 Wnw Rowena, SD | COCORAHS STATION 3 WNW ROWENA /SD-MH-82/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.8 | 1 Se Tea, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 1 Se Vermillion, SD | COCORAHS STATION 1 ESE VERMILLION /SD-CY-10/. |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 2 Ese Vermillion, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 8.5 | 3 Wsw Sioux Falls, SD | COCORAHS STATION SIOUX FALLS 3.4 WSW /SD-MH-23/. |
| Feb 24, 7:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6 | 3 E Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 7:33 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Vermillion, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 7:45 AM CST | SNOW 7 | Akron, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 7:50 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 1 Wsw Canton, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 7:59 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 4.5 | Hospers, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | Pipestone, MN | MESONET STATION PIPESTONE /PIPM5/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | 2 S Orange City, IA | COCORAHS STATION 2 S ORANGE CITY /IA-SX-6/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 1 Ene Wall Lake, SD | COCORAHS STATION WALL LAKE /SD-MH-8/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 5 | 1 N Rock Rapids, IA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ROCK RAPIDS /RKRI4/. |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 7 | 1 Ene Cherokee, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 8 | Storm Lake, IA | STILL SNOWING AND DRIFTING. |
| Feb 24, 8:22 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 9 | Fairview, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 8:27 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 8:40 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.5 | 3 Nne Sioux Falls, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 9:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7 | 4 E Sioux Rapids, IA | SNOWFALL 6 TO 8 INCHES, HARD TO PIN-POINT DUE TO WIND AND DRIFTING. |
| Feb 24, 9:15 AM CST | SNOW 5 | Rock Rapids, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 9:15 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.3 | 4 Ese Sioux Falls, SD | . |
| Feb 24, 9:15 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 7.2 | 1 W Spirit Lake, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 9:30 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 6.1 | 4 Nne Battle Creek, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 9:57 AM CST | SNOW 10 | 6 Ese Vermillion, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.5 | Rock Valley, IA | . |
| Feb 24, 10:00 AM CST | HEAVY SNOW 8.5 | 4 N Sioux City, IA | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Feb 24, 10:03 AM CST | SNOW 10.5 | 3 Se Sioux City, IA | . |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 00:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 212 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2240 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
735 WWUS43 KFSD 231014 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 NEZ013-SDZ056-062-067-070-071-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Dixon-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln SD-Clay SD-Union- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow by early this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and Friday morning, before gradually tapering off Friday afternoon. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 6 to 12 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected south of Highway 18 in northwest Iowa and extreme southeast South Dakota. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 40 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ001-012-020-MNZ080-097-098-NEZ014-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Murray-Pipestone-Rock-Dakota- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow by early this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and Friday morning, before gradually tapering off Friday afternoon. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 6 to 12 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected south of Highway 18 in northwest Iowa and extreme southeast South Dakota. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 40 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-MNZ081-089-090-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Cottonwood- Nobles-Jackson- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Friday night. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow through this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and Friday, before gradually tapering off Friday evening. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 8 to 12 inches are likely, with some higher amounts possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight, with gusts to near 45 mph at times late tonight into Friday. Visibility is expected to be reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ032-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Ida- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Friday night. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow through this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and Friday, before gradually tapering off Friday evening. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 8 to 12 inches are likely, with some higher amounts possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight, with gusts to near 45 mph at times late tonight into Friday. Visibility is expected to be reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ031-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Woodbury- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow by late this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and Friday morning, before gradually tapering off Friday afternoon. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 6 to 12 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected south of Highway 18 in northwest Iowa and extreme southeast South Dakota. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 40 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ SDZ050-057-058-063-064-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170224T1800Z/ Gregory-Brule-Aurora-Charles Mix-Douglas- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from noon today to noon CST Friday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area by midday today, becoming heavy at times this afternoon and evening. Snow should diminish through Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ059-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170224T1800Z/ Davison- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from noon today to noon CST Friday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area by midday today, becoming heavy at times this afternoon and evening. Snow should diminish through Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ055-060-061-065-066-068-069-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0003.170223T2100Z-170225T0000Z/ Lake-Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST Friday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow by this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times tonight, before gradually tapering off Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ053-054-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170223T2100Z-170224T1800Z/ Sanborn-Miner- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area early to mid afternoon, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile or less at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ SDZ052-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170223T1800Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170223T2100Z-170224T1800Z/ Jerauld- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area early to mid afternoon, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile or less at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ SDZ038>040-231815- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0003.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170223T2100Z-170224T1800Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area early to mid afternoon, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile or less at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ MNZ071-072-231815- /O.EXT.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN- 414 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area by late this afternoon, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through the day Friday. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 1 to 4 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts of 40 to 45 mph at times. If the falling snow is heavy enough, visibility could be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous. && $$
8 follow-up statements
705 WWUS43 KFSD 231659 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 SDZ055-240100- /O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0003.170223T2100Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170223T2100Z-170224T1800Z/ Lake- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area early to mid afternoon, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ SDZ057>059-240100- /O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170224T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170223T2100Z-170224T1800Z/ Brule-Aurora-Davison- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Friday. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Snow will continue through tonight. Snow should diminish late tonight into Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 5 inches are expected, with the higher amounts near Interstate 90 and points south. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile or less at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ SDZ038>040-231800- /O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170223T2100Z-170224T1800Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. While light snow will still be possible this afternoon and evening amounts should be less than 2 inches. This will diminish the threat for widespread blowing and drifting. $$ MNZ071-231800- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Lincoln MN- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Blizzard Watch. While light snow will still be possible this afternoon and evening amounts should be less than 2 inches. This will diminish the threat for widespread blowing and drifting. $$ IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ080-097-098-NEZ013-014-SDZ056-062-067-070- 071-240100- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Murray-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon- Dakota-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln SD-Clay SD-Union- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow by early this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and before gradually tapering off Friday morning into the afternoon. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 11 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected south of Highway 18 in northwest Iowa and extreme southeast South Dakota. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 40 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-240100- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow through this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times Thursday night and Friday, before gradually tapering off Friday evening. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 8 to 12 inches are likely, with some higher amounts possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight, with gusts to near 45 mph at times late tonight into Friday. Visibility is expected to be reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ SDZ050-063-064-240100- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.170223T1800Z-170224T1800Z/ Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will will continue, heavy at times this afternoon and evening. Snow should diminish late tonight into Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ060-061-065-066-068-069-240100- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.170223T2100Z-170225T0000Z/ Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...A possible mix of rain and snow this afternoon will change to all snow by this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times tonight, before gradually tapering off Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ072-240100- /O.UPG.KFSD.BZ.A.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170224T0300Z-170225T0000Z/ Lyon MN- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Friday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area early this evening, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through the day Friday. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts of 40 to 45 mph at times. If the falling snow is heavy enough, visibility could be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ SDZ052>054-240100- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170223T2100Z-170224T1800Z/ Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner- 1059 AM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area early to mid afternoon, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 4 inches are expected with the higher amounts closer to Interstate 90. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile or less at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$
116 WWUS43 KFSD 232213 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 SDZ056-240615- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Moody- 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect until 9 AM CST Friday. The Blizzard Warning has been cancelled. * TIMING...Snow will continue through tonight. Snow should diminish late tonight into Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile or less at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ080-097-098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-067-070-071- 240615- /O.EXT.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Murray-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon- Dakota-Minnehaha-Lincoln SD-Clay SD-Union- 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue to develop this evening. Snow will continue heavy at times tonight before gradually tapering off Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 6 to 11 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected south of Highway 18 in northwest Iowa and extreme southeast South Dakota. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 40 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-240615- /O.EXT.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.170224T0300Z-170225T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...Areas of snow early this evening will become widespread before midnight. Snow will continue heavy into Friday afternoon before gradually ending by Friday evening. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 8 to 12 inches are likely, with some higher amounts possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight, with gusts to near 45 mph at times late tonight into Friday. Visibility is expected to be reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ SDZ050-063-064-240615- /O.EXT.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas- 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will will into this evening. Snow should diminish late tonight and early Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ060-061-065-066-068-069-240615- /O.EXT.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times tonight, will continue through this evening. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ052>055-057>059-240615- /O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Brule-Aurora-Davison- 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue through tonight. Snow should diminish by early Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ MNZ072-240615- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.170224T0300Z-170225T0000Z/ Lyon MN- 413 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will spread into the area early this evening, then continue through tonight. Snow should diminish through the day Friday. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts of 40 to 45 mph at times. If the falling snow is heavy enough, visibility could be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ Schumacher
635 WWUS43 KFSD 240312 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 SDZ052-053-240415- /O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Jerauld-Sanborn- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Any additional snowfall accumulation is expected to be light. $$ MNZ072-240415- /O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170225T0000Z/ Lyon MN- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Any additional snowfall accumulation is expected to be light. $$ IAZ001-012-020-031-MNZ080-097-098-NEZ013-014-SDZ062-067-070-071- 241115- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Murray-Pipestone-Rock-Dixon- Dakota-Minnehaha-Lincoln SD-Clay SD-Union- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue heavy at times tonight before gradually tapering off Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 6 to 9 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected south of Highway 18 in northwest Iowa and extreme southeast South Dakota. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 40 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a quarter mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-241115- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... * TIMING...Areas of snow will continue heavy at times into Friday afternoon before gradually ending by Friday evening. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 8 to 10 inches are likely, with some higher amounts possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 25 to 35 mph tonight, with gusts to near 45 mph at times late tonight into Friday. Visibility is expected to be reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ SDZ050-063-064-241115- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue through the evening then diminish late tonight and early Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ060-061-065-066-068-069-241115- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow, heavy at times tonight, will continue through this evening. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10 inches are likely, with the heaviest amounts expected near the Missouri River Valley. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to less than a half mile at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ054>059-241115- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison- 912 PM CST Thu Feb 23 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue through tonight. Snow should diminish late tonight into Friday morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Storm total snow accumulations averaging 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Winds will increase from the north around 20 to 30 mph tonight and Friday, with gusts to near 35 mph at times. Visibility will be reduced to a half mile or less at times, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$
050 WWUS43 KFSD 241013 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 MNZ080-097-098-SDZ062-241115- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Murray-Pipestone-Rock-Minnehaha- 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Accumulating snow has ended across the area. Although strong winds are still expected, and drifting snow is still likely, the wet nature of the snowfall should limit significant blowing snow. Be sure to check the latest road conditions before heading out. $$ SDZ050-063-064-241115- /O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Gregory-Charles Mix-Douglas- 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Accumulating snow has ended across the area. Strong winds today may still produce some patchy drifting snow, so be sure to check the latest road conditions before heading out. $$ SDZ060-061-065-241115- /O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson- 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Accumulating snow has ended across the area. Strong winds today may still produce some patchy drifting snow, so be sure to check the latest road conditions before heading out. $$ SDZ054>059-241115- /O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-170224T1500Z/ Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison- 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Accumulating snow has ended across the area. Strong winds today may still produce some patchy drifting snow, so be sure to check the latest road conditions before heading out. $$ IAZ001-012-020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-241800- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln SD-Clay SD- Union- 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue this morning, gradually tapering off by midday. * ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible, with the highest amounts south of Highway 18. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...North winds of 20 to 30 mph, with occasional gusts of 35 to 40 mph, will be common today. Expect areas of low visibility, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-241815- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Snow will continue this morning, gradually tapering off through the afternoon. * ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulations averaging 1 to 3 inches are possible, with the highest amounts south of Highway 18 in northwest Iowa. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...North winds of 25 to 35 mph, with occasional gusts of 40 to 45 mph, will be common today. Expect areas of low visibility, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$ SDZ066-068-069-241800- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- 413 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * TIMING...Snow will gradually taper off through the morning. * ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulations around an inch are possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...North winds of 20 to 30 mph, with occasional gusts to 35 mph, will be common today. Expect areas of low visibility, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds blowing snow around. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$
152 WWUS43 KFSD 241751 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1151 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 IAZ001-012-020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ067-070-071-241900- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Lincoln SD-Clay SD- Union- 1151 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Light snow has come to an end or will be coming to an end early this afternoon. While winds may continue to gust to 30 mph, widespread blowing snow is not anticipated. Roads however will remain slippery into the evening. $$ SDZ066-068-069-241900- /O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-170224T1800Z/ Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- 1151 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Light snow has come to an end or will be coming to an end early this afternoon. While winds may continue to gust to 30 mph, widespread blowing snow is not anticipated. Roads however will remain slippery into the evening. $$ IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-089-090-250100- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida- Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 1151 AM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Snow will gradually taper off this afternoon. * ACCUMULATIONS...Additional accumulations averaging 1 inch is possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...North winds of 25 to 35 mph, with occasional gusts of 40 to 45 mph, will be common this afternoon before diminishing this evening. Expect areas of low visibility, especially while snow is falling. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. && $$
715 WWUS43 KFSD 242007 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 207 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 IAZ002-013-021-MNZ081-089-090-242115- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Osceola-O'Brien-Cherokee-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 207 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Snow has ended across the area and winds are slowly subsiding. Areas of blowing snow may still be possible, with roads remaining slippery into the evening. $$ IAZ003-014-022-032-250230- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Dickinson-Clay IA-Buena Vista-Ida- 207 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to continue...diminishing by this evening. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch is expected. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult...including during the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
685 WWUS43 KFSD 242119 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 319 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 IAZ003-014-242230- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Dickinson-Clay IA- 319 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Visibilities have improved. $$ IAZ022-032-250530- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Buena Vista-Ida- 319 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...Expect blizzard conditions to continue...diminishing by this evening. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 inch is expected. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult...including during the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded...stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
429 WWUS43 KFSD 242310 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 510 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 IAZ022-032-250015- /O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-170225T0600Z/ Buena Vista-Ida- 510 PM CST Fri Feb 24 2017 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has cancelled the Blizzard Warning. Snow has ended and visibilities have improved. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 4:14 AM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FSD | Lyon | 24 hr |
| Feb 23, 4:14 AM CST | Winter Storm Warning | FSD | Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Davison, Douglas and 7 more | 32 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.