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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

April 18, 20186 counties in Iowa; Jackson County, Nobles County, Minnesota

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this winter storm warning at Apr 18, 2018, 2:59 AM CDT for 6 counties in Iowa; Jackson County, Nobles County, Minnesota. It took effect at Apr 18, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 14 hr. 1 report 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
Apr 18, 2018, 2:59 AM CDT (07:59 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 18, 2018, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 18, 2018, 5:44 PM CDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD

Counties Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Jackson County, MN, Nobles County, MN

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:02 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
Apr 18, 11:30 AM CDTHEAVY SNOW 6Sutherland, IAREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.

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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 226 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 2018-04-18Temperature 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 2018-04-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 88 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer CAPE
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Mixed-layer CIN
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Mixed-layer LCL
1999 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
88 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
505 m²/s²
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The text

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421 
WWUS43 KFSD 180759
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

IAZ001-012-181600-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0021.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Sioux-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lyon IA and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-SDZ040-180900-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Brookings-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The storm system is shifting south, and thus less snow is expected
through the Highway 14 corridor. Occasional light snow may still
produce accumulations up to 2 inches.

$$

SDZ038-039-180900-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The storm system is shifting south, and thus less snow is expected
through the Highway 14 corridor. Occasional light snow may still
produce accumulations up to 2 inches.

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-181600-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0007.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Osceola, Dickinson, O'Brien and Clay IA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Expect 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.

&&

$$

IAZ021-022-181600-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0007.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/
Cherokee-Buena Vista-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with brief mixed precipitation
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches are
  expected, with locally higher snowfall amounts and a glaze of
  ice accumulation possible.

* WHERE...Cherokee and Buena Vista Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Expect significant 
  reductions in visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest
road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ031-NEZ014-SDZ070-071-181600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T1800Z/
Woodbury-Dakota-Clay SD-Union-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly mixing with rain before ending.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with
  locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Clay SD and Union Counties. In 
  Nebraska, Dakota County. In Iowa, Woodbury County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. 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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

SDZ056-181600-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.180418T0759Z-180418T2100Z/
Moody-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly mixing with rain before ending.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Moody County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NEZ013-SDZ050-052-057>059-063>065-068-069-181600-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T1800Z/
Dixon-Gregory-Jerauld-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly mixing with rain before ending.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected, with
  locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southeast South 
  Dakota and northeast Nebraska.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. 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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ020-032-SDZ053>055-060>062-066-067-181600-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
Plymouth-Ida-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-
Lincoln SD-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly mixing with rain before ending.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected, with
  locally higher amounts possible south of Highway 18.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota 
  and northwest and west central Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. 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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ080-081-089-090-097-098-181600-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.180418T0900Z-180419T0000Z/
Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-Rock-
259 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches
  are expected, with locally higher amounts possible toward the
  Interstate 90 corridor.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the morning commute. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
297 
WWUS43 KFSD 181640
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

MNZ089-090-190000-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KFSD.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Nobles and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect  
  significant reductions in visibility at times. Accumulating snow
  will continue into the early evening hours. 

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.

&&

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect
  significant reductions in visibility at times. Accumulating snow
  will continue through the afternoon and possibly into the early
  evening. 

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.

&&

$$

SDZ050-052-057>059-063>065-068>071-181800-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T1800Z/
Gregory-Jerauld-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix-Douglas-
Hutchinson-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay SD-Union-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are
  expected. Locally heavier amounts are possible especially in
  higher terrained area.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central and southeast South 
  Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities. Accumulating snow will rapidly diminish
  through the afternoon hours.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

SDZ060>062-066-067-182100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-Turner-Lincoln SD-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are
  expected. Locally higher amounts may be possible especially in
  the higher terrained areas.

* WHERE...Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Turner and Lincoln SD 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities. Accumulating snow will rapidly diminish
  toward mid afternoon. 

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Sioux-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are
  expected. Locally higher amounts are possible especially in the
  higher terrained areas. 

* WHERE...Lyon IA and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities. 

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ098-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Rock-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Rock County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ080-081-097-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are
  expected with the higher amounts approaching Interstate 90.

* WHERE...Murray, Cottonwood and Pipestone Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slick road conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

SDZ053>056-182100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are
  expected with the higher amounts approaching Interstate 90.

* WHERE...Sanborn, Miner, Lake and Moody Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slick road conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ020-032-182100-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
Plymouth-Ida-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are
  expected. Locally heavier amounts are possible in northern
  Plymouth county.

* WHERE...Plymouth and Ida Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect
  reduced visibilities.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ031-NEZ013-014-181800-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T1800Z/
Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-
1140 AM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota Counties. In Iowa, 
  Woodbury County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect 
  reduced visibilities at times.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
475 
WWUS43 KFSD 182007
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

IAZ020-032-SDZ053>056-060>062-066-067-182115-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180418T2100Z/
Plymouth-Ida-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
Turner-Lincoln SD-
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Some flurries or sprinkles may linger late this afternoon, but
accumulating snow is over. Be alert for slippery road conditions
on the afternoon commute from work or school. 

$$

IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Diminishing snow. Additional snow accumulations of inch
  or less. 

* WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Expect reductions in
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ089-090-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Nobles-Jackson-
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Diminishing snow. Additional snow accumulations of an
  inch or less. 

* WHERE...Nobles and Jackson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Expect reductions in
  visibility.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ001-012-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Sioux-
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Diminishing snow. Additional snow accumulations of less
  than an inch. 

* WHERE...Lyon IA and Sioux Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ098-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Rock-
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Diminishing snow. Additional snow accumulations of less
  than an inch. 

* WHERE...Rock County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MNZ080-081-097-190000-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-
307 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Diminishing snow. Additional snow accumulations of less
  than an inch. 

* WHERE...Murray, Cottonwood and Pipestone Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Expect reduced 
  visibilities at times.

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. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
061 
WWUS43 KFSD 182244
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
544 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018



IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-MNZ089-090-182345-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Osceola-Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay IA-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Nobles-
Jackson-
544 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Light snow or flurries will continue through the early evening,
however little to no additional accumulation is expected. 
Therefore the winter storm warning is cancelled.

$$

IAZ001-012-182345-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Lyon IA-Sioux-
544 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow or flurries will continue through the early evening,
however little to no additional accumulation is expected. 
Therefore the winter weather advisory is cancelled.

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MNZ080-081-097-098-182345-
/O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-180419T0000Z/
Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Rock-
544 PM CDT Wed Apr 18 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow or flurries will continue through the early evening,
however little to no additional accumulation is expected. 
Therefore the winter weather advisory is cancelled.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 2:59 AM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryFSDLyon, Sioux15 hr
Apr 18, 10:02 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDLyon7 days
Apr 18, 10:02 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDClay7 days
Apr 18, 10:02 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningFSDCherokee3 days

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Iowa, 2018Winter Storm Warnings in Minnesota, 2018Every winter storm 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.