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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

February 23, 20174 states

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 23, 8:00 PM CSTSNOW 4Vermillion, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 8:30 PM CSTSNOW 1.5Ida Grove, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 8:45 PM CSTSNOW 3Sheldon, IA.
Feb 23, 8:55 PM CSTSNOW 1.81 S Milford, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 9:00 PM CSTSNOW 4Windom, MNREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 9:05 PM CSTSNOW 25 S Alta, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 9:15 PM CSTSNOW 3.23 Ssw Sioux Falls, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 9:15 PM CSTSNOW 4.62 S Sioux Falls, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 9:30 PM CSTSNOW 1.8Sioux City, IA.
Feb 23, 9:30 PM CSTSNOW 4.3Rock Valley, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 10:00 PM CSTSNOW 53 Sse Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 23, 10:00 PM CSTSNOW 64 S Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 23, 10:00 PM CSTSNOW 6.81 Se Tea, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 10:30 PM CSTSNOW 43 E Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 23, 11:45 PM CSTSNOW 41 Wnw Sheldon, IAREPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 23, 11:55 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8.2Sergeant Bluff, IA.
Feb 24, 12:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.3Spirit Lake, IAREPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 12:00 AM CSTSNOW 53 N Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 24, 3:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.51 Ene Le Mars, IAREPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 3:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.5Spirit Lake, IAREPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 5:01 AM CSTSNOW 5.13 N Sioux Falls, SDSTORM TOTAL.
Feb 24, 5:17 AM CSTSNOW 5Sioux Center, IA.
Feb 24, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 54 Ssw Arthur, IACOCORAHS STATION 3 SSW ARTHUR /IA-ID-4/.
Feb 24, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.13 N Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 24, 6:00 AM CSTSNOW 63 Sse Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 24, 6:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 9Sergeant Bluff, IASTILL SNOWING.
Feb 24, 6:20 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 71 W Spirit Lake, IA.
Feb 24, 6:40 AM CSTSNOW 45 S Alta, IA.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 1Westbrook, MN.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 5.2Sheldon, IA.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.33 Ese Sioux Falls, SDCOCORAHS STATION 3 ESE SIOUX FALLS /SD-MH-20/.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.44 Sw Sioux Falls, SDCOCORAHS STATION 3 SW SIOUX FALLS /SD-MH-41/.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 6.54 Wnw Rowena, SDCOCORAHS STATION 3 WNW ROWENA /SD-MH-82/.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.81 Se Tea, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8.51 Se Vermillion, SDCOCORAHS STATION 1 ESE VERMILLION /SD-CY-10/.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8.52 Ese Vermillion, SD.
Feb 24, 7:00 AM CSTSNOW 8.53 Wsw Sioux Falls, SDCOCORAHS STATION SIOUX FALLS 3.4 WSW /SD-MH-23/.
Feb 24, 7:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 63 E Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 24, 7:33 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8Vermillion, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 7:45 AM CSTSNOW 7Akron, IA.
Feb 24, 7:50 AM CSTSNOW 51 Wsw Canton, SD.
Feb 24, 7:59 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 4.5Hospers, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 1Pipestone, MNMESONET STATION PIPESTONE /PIPM5/.
Feb 24, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 2.52 S Orange City, IACOCORAHS STATION 2 S ORANGE CITY /IA-SX-6/.
Feb 24, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 51 Ene Wall Lake, SDCOCORAHS STATION WALL LAKE /SD-MH-8/.
Feb 24, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 51 N Rock Rapids, IACO-OP OBSERVER STATION ROCK RAPIDS /RKRI4/.
Feb 24, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 71 Ene Cherokee, IA.
Feb 24, 8:00 AM CSTSNOW 8Storm Lake, IASTILL SNOWING AND DRIFTING.
Feb 24, 8:22 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 9Fairview, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 8:27 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.5Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 24, 8:40 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.53 Nne Sioux Falls, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 9:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 74 E Sioux Rapids, IASNOWFALL 6 TO 8 INCHES, HARD TO PIN-POINT DUE TO WIND AND DRIFTING.
Feb 24, 9:15 AM CSTSNOW 5Rock Rapids, IA.
Feb 24, 9:15 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.34 Ese Sioux Falls, SD.
Feb 24, 9:15 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 7.21 W Spirit Lake, IA.
Feb 24, 9:30 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.14 Nne Battle Creek, IA.
Feb 24, 9:57 AM CSTSNOW 106 Ese Vermillion, SDREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 10:00 AM CSTSNOW 4.5Rock Valley, IA.
Feb 24, 10:00 AM CSTHEAVY SNOW 8.54 N Sioux City, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Feb 24, 10:03 AM CSTSNOW 10.53 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Omaha, NE at 00:00Z on 2017-02-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Omaha, NE at 00:00Z on 2017-02-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -41 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 4:14 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFSDLyon24 hr
Feb 23, 4:14 AM CSTWinter Storm WarningFSDAurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Davison, Douglas and 7 more32 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Iowa, 2017Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2017Blizzard Warnings in South Dakota, 2017Every blizzard warning in 2017

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.