Alert archive / Minnesota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this winter storm warning at Feb 23, 2018, 3:00 PM CST for 5 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Feb 24, 2018, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 23, 2018, 3:00 PM CST (21:00 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 24, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Feb 24, 2018, 11:06 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Counties Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 183 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
- 485 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 93 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 95 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
273 WWUS43 KFSD 232100 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 300 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 MNZ072-080-081-089-090-240500- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0003.180224T1200Z-180225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0002.180224T1800Z-180225T0600Z/ Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 300 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Lyon MN, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ SDZ068-069-240500- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0003.180224T1200Z-180225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1200Z-180225T0100Z/ Bon Homme-Yankton- 300 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Bon Homme and Yankton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ070-071-240500- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0003.180224T1200Z-180225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1200Z-180225T0300Z/ Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Clay SD-Union- 300 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery 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. && $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ071-097-098-SDZ056-062-066-067-240500- /O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0003.180224T1200Z-180225T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1500Z-180225T0300Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Buena Vista- Lincoln MN-Pipestone-Rock-Moody-Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln SD- 300 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, possibly mixed with a little freezing drizzle. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ038-050-052-053-057>060-063>065-240500- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1200Z-180225T0100Z/ Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson- 300 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. && $$ SDZ039-040-054-055-061-240500- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1500Z-180225T0300Z/ Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-McCook- 300 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake and McCook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
3 follow-up statements
592 WWUS43 KFSD 240317 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 917 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 MNZ072-080-081-089-090-241130- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0002.180224T1800Z-180225T0600Z/ Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 917 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Lyon MN, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to midnight CST Saturday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ SDZ038-050-052-053-057>060-063>065-068-069-241130- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1200Z-180225T0100Z/ Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton- 917 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Bon Homme and Yankton Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ070-071-241130- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1200Z-180225T0300Z/ Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Clay SD-Union- 917 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest and west central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery 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. && $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ071-097-098-SDZ039-040-054>056-061-062- 066-067-241130- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1500Z-180225T0300Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Buena Vista- Lincoln MN-Pipestone-Rock-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln SD- 917 PM CST Fri Feb 23 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected, possibly mixed with a little freezing drizzle. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM CST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
718 WWUS43 KFSD 241016 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 416 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 MNZ072-080-081-089-090-241830- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0002.180224T1800Z-180225T0600Z/ Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 416 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow could be heavy at times this afternoon. Total snow accumulations of an average of 5 to 6 inches are expected. However locally heavier amounts are possible. * WHERE...Lyon MN, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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. && $$ SDZ038-050-052-053-057>060-063>065-068-069-241830- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1200Z-180225T0100Z/ Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton- 416 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ070-071-241830- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1200Z-180225T0300Z/ Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Clay SD-Union- 416 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery 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. && $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ071-097-098-SDZ039-040-054>056-061-062- 066-067-241830- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1500Z-180225T0300Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Buena Vista- Lincoln MN-Pipestone-Rock-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln SD- 416 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. In addition, there may be some mixed precipitation during midday around the Storm Lake Iowa area. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 inches across the area. Minor ice accumulations, generally less than five hundredths of an inch and confined to near the Storm Lake Iowa vicinity. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
313 WWUS43 KFSD 241706 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1106 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 MNZ072-080-081-089-090-250115- /O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0002.180224T1800Z-180225T0600Z/ /O.EXB.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.180224T1800Z-180225T0600Z/ Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 1106 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Lyon MN, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. 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. && $$ SDZ038-050-052-053-057>060-063>065-068-069-250100- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180225T0100Z/ Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson- Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton- 1106 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations around an inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ020-021-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ070-071-250115- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180225T0300Z/ Plymouth-Cherokee-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Clay SD-Union- 1106 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Periods of snow with patchy light frezzing drizzle. Additional snow accumulations around an inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast South Dakota, northeast Nebraska and northwest and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery 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. && $$ IAZ001>003-012>014-022-MNZ071-097-098-SDZ039-040-054>056-061-062- 066-067-250115- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-180225T0300Z/ Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay IA-Buena Vista- Lincoln MN-Pipestone-Rock-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody- McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln SD- 1106 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Periods of light snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 3:00 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FSD | Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles and 2 more | 27 hr |
Nearby
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.