Alert archive / South Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Aberdeen, SD
NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this blizzard warning at Mar 30, 2018, 12:53 PM CDT for Marshall County, Roberts County, South Dakota; Traverse County, Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 31, 2018, 2:13 AM CDT. It was in force for 2 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 30, 2018, 12:53 PM CDT (17:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2018, 2:13 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2018, 4:25 AM CDT
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Aberdeen, SD
Counties Traverse County, MN, Marshall County, SD, Roberts County, SD
The radar
The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 113 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 582 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
332 WWUS43 KABR 301753 WSWABR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 1253 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...Quick Burst Of Snow And Strong North Winds Tonight... MNZ039-SDZ007-008-310200- /O.NEW.KABR.BZ.W.0002.180331T0900Z-180331T1500Z/ Traverse-Marshall-Roberts- Including the cities of Wheaton, Britton, and Sisseton 1253 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Marshall and Roberts Counties. In Minnesota, Traverse County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall. 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. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ046-SDZ006-011-021-310200- /O.NEW.KABR.WW.Y.0014.180331T0900Z-180331T1500Z/ Big Stone-Brown-Day-Grant- Including the cities of Ortonville, Aberdeen, Webster, and Milbank 1253 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of a trace to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Brown, Day and Grant Counties. In Minnesota, Big Stone County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree branches could fall. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
4 follow-up statements
894 WWUS43 KABR 302040 WSWABR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 340 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...Quick Burst Of Snow And Strong North Winds Tonight... MNZ039-SDZ007-008-310445- /O.CON.KABR.BZ.W.0002.180331T0900Z-180331T1500Z/ Traverse-Marshall-Roberts- Including the cities of Wheaton, Britton, and Sisseton 340 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Marshall and Roberts Counties. In Minnesota, Traverse County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall. 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. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ046-SDZ006-011-021-310445- /O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0014.180331T0900Z-180331T1500Z/ Big Stone-Brown-Day-Grant- Including the cities of Ortonville, Aberdeen, Webster, and Milbank 340 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Brown, Day and Grant Counties. In Minnesota, Big Stone County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Tree branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
134 WWUS43 KABR 310333 WSWABR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 1033 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...Quick Burst Of Snow And Strong North Winds Tonight... MNZ039-SDZ007-008-311145- /O.CON.KABR.BZ.W.0002.180331T0900Z-180331T1500Z/ Traverse-Marshall-Roberts- Including the cities of Wheaton, Britton, and Sisseton 1033 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Marshall and Roberts Counties. In Minnesota, Traverse County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall. 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. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ046-SDZ006-011-021-311145- /O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0014.180331T0900Z-180331T1500Z/ Big Stone-Brown-Day-Grant- Including the cities of Ortonville, Aberdeen, Webster, and Milbank 1033 PM CDT Fri Mar 30 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Brown, Day and Grant Counties. In Minnesota, Big Stone County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM CDT Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Tree branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
929 WWUS43 KABR 310713 WSWABR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 213 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 MNZ039-SDZ007-008-311500- /O.EXT.KABR.BZ.W.0002.180331T0713Z-180331T1500Z/ Traverse-Marshall-Roberts- Including the cities of Wheaton, Britton, and Sisseton 213 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause near whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Marshall and Roberts Counties. In Minnesota, Traverse County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Tree branches could fall. 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. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ046-SDZ006-011-021-311500- /O.EXT.KABR.WW.Y.0014.180331T0713Z-180331T1500Z/ Big Stone-Brown-Day-Grant- Including the cities of Ortonville, Aberdeen, Webster, and Milbank 213 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Brown, Day and Grant Counties. In Minnesota, Big Stone County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Tree branches could fall. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ TMT
586 WWUS43 KABR 310925 WSWABR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 425 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 MNZ039-SDZ007-008-311500- /O.CAN.KABR.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180331T1500Z/ /O.EXA.KABR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180331T1500Z/ Traverse-Marshall-Roberts- Including the cities of Wheaton, Britton, and Sisseton 425 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of a half inch or less. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Marshall and Roberts Counties. In Minnesota, Traverse County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, reductions in visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibility, and use caution while driving. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ006-311030- /O.CAN.KABR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180331T1500Z/ Brown- Including the city of Aberdeen 425 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ MNZ046-SDZ011-021-311500- /O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-180331T1500Z/ Big Stone-Day-Grant- Including the cities of Ortonville, Webster, and Milbank 425 AM CDT Sat Mar 31 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of a half inch or less. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...In South Dakota, Day and Grant Counties. In Minnesota, Big Stone County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. In addition, some reductions to visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibility, and use caution while driving. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ TMT
The office that day
Everything else NWS Aberdeen, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 12:53 PM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | ABR | Brown, Day, Grant, Marshall, Roberts | 18 hr |
| Mar 30, 1:15 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | ABR | Brown, Buffalo, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Corson and 16 more | 21 hr |
Nearby
Blizzard Warnings in South Dakota, 2018Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2018Every blizzard warning in 2018
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.