Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2017
Winter Storm Warning 4, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this winter storm warning at Mar 11, 2017, 3:12 PM CST for Brookings County, Kingsbury County, Moody County, South Dakota; Clay County, Dickinson County, Osceola County, Iowa; 8 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 12, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 24 hr. 26 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
- Mar 11, 2017, 3:12 PM CST (21:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2017, 7:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Counties Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Rock County, MN, Brookings County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, Moody County, SD
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 71 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:09 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2:15 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 4 | Marshall, MN | . |
| Mar 12, 2:15 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 6 | Brookings, SD | . |
| Mar 12, 3:00 PM CDT | SNOW 4.5 | 4 N Currie, MN | . |
| Mar 12, 3:25 PM CDT | SNOW 5.3 | Windom, MN | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 3:45 PM CDT | SNOW 4 | Pipestone, MN | . |
| Mar 12, 4:00 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Lake Benton, MN | . |
| Mar 12, 4:00 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Marshall, MN | . |
| Mar 12, 4:00 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 6.5 | Aurora, SD | . |
| Mar 12, 6:30 PM CDT | SNOW 7.5 | 4 N Currie, MN | . |
| Mar 12, 6:50 PM CDT | SNOW 6.2 | Flandreau, SD | . |
| Mar 12, 7:00 PM CDT | SNOW 6 | Iroquois, SD | . |
| Mar 12, 7:45 PM CDT | SNOW 5 | Colman, SD | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 8:15 PM CDT | SNOW 6.8 | 7 N Colman, SD | . |
| Mar 12, 8:30 PM CDT | SNOW 7 | Westbrook, MN | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 8:45 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 8.5 | Marshall, MN | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:00 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Lake Benton, MN | . |
| Mar 12, 9:00 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Windom, MN | REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Mar 12, 9:15 PM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Brookings, SD | . |
| Mar 13, 12:00 AM CDT | SNOW 7 | 4 Nw Okoboji, IA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION VICKS CORNER-SPIRIT LAKE IOWA /VICI4/. |
| Mar 13, 3:00 AM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 10 | Westbrook, MN | . |
| Mar 13, 3:00 AM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 12 | 1 S Currie, MN | . |
| Mar 13, 5:00 AM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 8.3 | Avoca, MN | . |
| Mar 13, 5:30 AM CDT | HEAVY SNOW 8 | Aurora, SD | . |
| Mar 13, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 6.5 | 4 Nne Sibley, IA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION SIBLEY /SIBI4/. |
| Mar 13, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 7.5 | Brookings, SD | COCORAHS STATION BROOKINGS /SD-BK-7/. |
| Mar 13, 7:00 AM CDT | SNOW 10 | 1 S Marshall, MN | COCORAHS STATION MARSHALL 0.6 S /MN-LY-2/. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 215 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
- 1769 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -23 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
731 WWUS43 KFSD 112112 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 312 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 MNZ071-072-080-081-090-120515- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0004.170312T1200Z-170313T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Jackson- 312 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will spread across the region Sunday morning, becoming moderate to heavy at times Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. Light snow is expected to persist through Monday morning and some blowing snow will also be possible. * ACCUMULATIONS...6 to 9 inches of snow is possible. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Southeast winds will average 15 to 30 mph on Sunday, then turn northerly Sunday night and Monday. The combination of gusty winds and falling snow will reduce visibility as low as a half mile at times. * WIND CHILL VALUES...Wind chill values will fall to around zero late Sunday night into early Monday morning. 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. && $$ MNZ089-097-098-SDZ038>040-054>056-062-120515- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1200Z-170313T0900Z/ Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- Minnehaha- 312 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 7 AM Sunday to 4 AM CDT Monday. * TIMING...Snow will develop on Sunday morning and continue through Sunday night. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches will be possible. 6 to 9 inches of snow is possible across parts of southwest Minnesota so if the storm tracks just 20 to 30 miles farther south amounts could quickly increase. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph will turn to the north with gusts of 30 to 35 mph possible Sunday night. * WIND CHILL VALUES...Wind chill values will fall to around zero late Sunday night into early Monday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to a combination of falling and blowing snow. Use caution when traveling...especially in open areas. && $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-021-022-120515- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee- Buena Vista- 312 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect from 10 AM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * TIMING...Snow will develop late Sunday morning and continue through Sunday night. * ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches will be possible. 6 to 9 inches of snow is possible across parts of southwest Minnesota so if the storm tracks just 20 to 30 miles farther south amounts could quickly increase. * WIND AND VISIBILITY...Southeast winds of 15 to 25 mph will turn to the north with gusts of 30 to 35 mph possible Sunday night. * WIND CHILL VALUES...Wind chill values will fall to around 5 above zero late Sunday night into early Monday morning. 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. && $$
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132 WWUS43 KFSD 120354 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 954 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 MNZ071-072-080-081-090-121200- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Jackson- 954 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop around 10 AM Sunday and then diminish around 7 AM Monday. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between noon and 6 PM Sunday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter storm warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ089-097-098-SDZ038>040-054>056-062-121200- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1200Z-170313T0900Z/ Nobles-Pipestone-Rock-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- Minnehaha- 954 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop around 7 AM Sunday and then diminish around 4 AM Monday. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between noon and 6 PM Sunday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Look for reduced visibilities at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-021-022-121200- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee- Buena Vista- 954 PM CST Sat Mar 11 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop around 10 AM Sunday and then diminish around 7 AM Monday. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 6 PM Sunday and midnight Monday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Look for reduced visibilities at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
822 WWUS43 KFSD 120922 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 422 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 SDZ040-056-121730- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1200Z-170313T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KFSD.WS.W.0004.170312T1200Z-170313T0900Z/ Brookings-Moody- 422 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, heavy snow at times, and areas of blowing snow, which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 4 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Expect snow to develop rapidly around 9 am this morning, and then diminish after midnight tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between 9 am and 3 pm today. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph today and linger tonight, therefore visibilities will be reduced to well less than a mile at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. 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 difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ089-097-098-121730- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1200Z-170313T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KFSD.WS.W.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Nobles-Pipestone-Rock- 422 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, heavy snow at times, and areas of blowing snow, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Expect snow to develop in the mid to late morning, and then diminish after 2 am tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur from late morning to late afternoon today. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph today and linger tonight, therefore visibilities will be reduced to well less than a mile at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ002-003-014-121730- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KFSD.WS.W.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA- 422 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, heavy snow at times, and areas of blowing snow, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Expect snow to develop in the late morning, and then diminish after 3 am tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between noon and early evening Sunday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph today and linger tonight, therefore visibilities will be reduced to well less than a mile at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. 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 difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ MNZ071-072-080-081-090-121730- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Jackson- 422 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop in the late morning, and then diminish after 3 am tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between noon and early evening Sunday. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph today and linger tonight, therefore visibilities will be reduced to well less than a mile at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ038-039-054-055-062-121730- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1200Z-170313T0900Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Miner-Lake-Minnehaha- 422 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop in the early to mid morning today, close to 6 am to 9 am, then diminish overnight tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this morning and possibly into early afternoon. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations will average 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts of around 6 inches. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Visibilities will be greatly reduced at times to well less than a mile, especially during the heaviest falling snow through early afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001-012-013-021-022-121730- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.170312T1500Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista- 422 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop in the mid to late morning hours, then diminish after 3 am tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this afternoon and early evening. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations will average 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts of up to 6 inches. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Visibilities will be greatly reduced at times to well less than a mile, especially during the heaviest falling snow this afternoon and early evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
848 WWUS43 KFSD 121523 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1023 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 SDZ039-122330- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T0900Z/ Kingsbury- 1023 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snowfall, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT Monday. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * TIMING...Snow will continue, heavy at times into midday. While there may be a dropoff in intensity early in the afternoon, there will likely be another period of moderate to heavy snowfall in the late afternoon. Snow will diminish overnight tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this morning and early afternoon, exceeding an inch an hour at times. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations will average 5 to 7 inches, with localized amounts of around 8 inches toward Badger and Arlington. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Visibilities will be greatly reduced at times to a half mile or less, especially during the heaviest falling snow through early afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ002-003-014-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-122330- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood- Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- 1023 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop in the late morning, and then diminish after 3 am tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur between noon and early evening Sunday, around an inch an hour at times. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches are expected, greatest in parts of southwest Minnesota. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph today and linger tonight, therefore visibilities will be reduced to well less than a mile at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ040-056-122330- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T0900Z/ Brookings-Moody- 1023 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop rapidly around 9 am this morning, and then diminish after midnight tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur through 3 pm, around an inch an hour at times. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph by midday and linger into tonight, gusting at time around 35 mph. Visibilities will be reduced to well less than a mile at times. * IMPACTS...Plan on very difficult driving conditions. 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 difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ053-061-067-122330- /O.EXA.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T0900Z/ Sanborn-McCook-Lincoln SD- 1023 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow, which is in effect until 4 AM CDT Monday. * TIMING...Snow will continue into midday, perhaps decreasing at times mid to late afternoon. Snow will diminish overnight tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this morning and possibly into early afternoon, briefly up to around an inch per hour. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations will average 3 to 4 inches, with localized amounts of around 5 inches. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will increase to 20 to 30 mph, with some gusts to 35 mph possible. Visibilities will be greatly reduced at times to well less than a mile, especially during the heaviest falling snow through early afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ038-054-055-062-122330- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T0900Z/ Beadle-Miner-Lake-Minnehaha- 1023 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue today, but should decrease at times later in the afternoon. Snow will diminish overnight tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this morning and linger into early afternoon toward the Interstate 29 corridor. Greatest snowfall rates will be around an inch an hour. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations will average 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts of around 6 inches. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will continue to increase to 20 to 30 mph, with gusts to around 35 mph. Visibilities will be greatly reduced at times to well less than a mile, especially during the heaviest falling snow through early afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001-012-013-021-022-122330- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista- 1023 AM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Expect snow to develop in the mid to late morning hours, then diminish after 3 am tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur this afternoon and early evening. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Total snow accumulations will average 3 to 5 inches, with localized amounts of up to 6 inches. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Visibilities will be greatly reduced at times to well less than a mile, especially during the heaviest falling snow this afternoon and early evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult driving conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
355 WWUS43 KFSD 122031 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 331 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 SDZ039-040-056-130445- /O.EXT.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T0600Z/ Kingsbury-Brookings-Moody- 331 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue into the evening hours and will gradually come to an end by 1 am. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snowfall rates will occur through 5 pm, around an inch an hour at times. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...An additional 2 to 3 inches is expected before ending around 1 am. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts up to 30 mph will continue through the overnight hours. Visibility will be reduced to below 1 mile when snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. 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 difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ002-003-014-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-130445- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood- Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- 331 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Heavy snow will continue through late tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...Heavy snow rates of 1 inch per hour will continue through tonight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches is expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts up to 30 mph will continue through the night. Visibility will be less than 1 mile as snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ038-053>055-061-062-067-130445- /O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T0600Z/ Beadle-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-McCook-Minnehaha-Lincoln SD- 331 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...The heaviest snow will continue through 5 pm then light snow is expected through midnight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...The heaviest snow is expected through 5 pm, then light snow will continue to fall through midnight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches is expected through midnight. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts up to 30 mph will continue through the night. Visibility will be less than 1 mile as snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001-012-013-021-022-130445- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista- 331 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Heavy snow will continue through late tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...Heavy snow is expected to continue through tonight then light snow will continue into Monday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of 3-4 inches is expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will continue through the night. Visibility will be reduced to 1 mile or less as snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
776 WWUS43 KFSD 130121 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 821 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 IAZ002-003-014-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-130930- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood- Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- 821 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue through late tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...Heavy snow rates of 1 inch per hour will continue through this evening, decreasing after midnight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches is expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts up to 30 mph will continue through the night. Visibility will be less than 1 mile as snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. 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 difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ039-040-056-130600- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T0600Z/ Kingsbury-Brookings-Moody- 821 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Snow will continue into the evening hours and will gradually come to an end by 1 am. * PRECIPITATION RATES...Snowfall rates will continue to slow throughout the night. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...An additional inch is expected before ending around 1 am. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts up to 30 mph will continue through the overnight hours. Visibility will be reduced to below 1 mile when snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ SDZ038-053>055-061-062-067-130600- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T0600Z/ Beadle-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-McCook-Minnehaha-Lincoln SD- 821 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Light snow is expected through midnight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...Light snow will continue to fall through midnight. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Up to an additional inch is expected through midnight. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts up to 30 mph will continue through the night. Visibility will be less than 1 mile as snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001-012-013-021-022-130930- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista- 821 PM CDT Sun Mar 12 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... * TIMING...Heavy snow will continue through late tonight. * PRECIPITATION RATES...Heavy snow is expected to continue through this evening, then light snow will continue into Monday morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulations of 2- 3 inches is expected. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph will continue through the night. Visibility will be reduced to 1 mile or less as snow is falling. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult as roads are reported to be snow covered and slippery. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
741 WWUS43 KFSD 130858 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 358 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 IAZ002-003-014-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-131200- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood- Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- 358 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * TIMING...Snow is diminishing to flurries, and will continue to decrease early this morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Very little additional accumulation will occur. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will average 20 to 30 mph from the northeast early this morning which will produce areas of blowing snow. Visibilities will improve however as the snow continues to decrease. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult this morning on untreated or unplowed roads. 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 difficult...and visibilities will be limited further due to strong winds. Only travel if needed. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ IAZ001-012-013-021-022-131200- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista- 358 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * TIMING...Snow is diminishing to flurries, and will continue to decrease early this morning. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...Very little additional accumulation will occur. * WINDS / VISIBILITIES...Winds will average 20 to 30 mph from the northeast early this morning which will produce areas of blowing snow. Visibilities will improve however as the snow continues to decrease. * IMPACTS...Driving will be difficult this morning on untreated or unplowed roads. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A winter weather advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. && $$
793 WWUS43 KFSD 131154 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 654 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 IAZ002-003-014-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-098-131300- /O.EXP.KFSD.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood- Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock- 654 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Occasional flurries will fall through mid morning, but accumulating snow is over. The winds will also decrease through midday to 10 to 20 mph. $$ IAZ001-012-013-021-022-131300- /O.EXP.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-170313T1200Z/ Lyon IA-Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista- 654 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING... Occasional flurries will fall through mid morning, but accumulating snow is over. The winds will also decrease through midday to 10 to 20 mph. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 3:12 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FSD | Beadle, Brookings, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, McCook and 4 more | 39 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.