Alert archive / South Dakota / Blizzard Warnings in 2019

Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Aberdeen, SD

January 23, 20198 counties in South Dakota; Big Stone County, Traverse County, Minnesota

NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this blizzard warning at Jan 23, 2019, 2:42 AM CST for 8 counties in South Dakota; Big Stone County, Traverse County, Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 23, 2019, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 8 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
Jan 23, 2019, 2:42 AM CST (08:42 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2019, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 24, 2019, 5:27 AM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Aberdeen, SD

Counties Big Stone County, MN, Traverse County, MN, Clark County, SD, Codington County, SD, Day County, SD, Deuel County, SD, Grant County, SD, Hamlin County, SD, Marshall County, SD, Roberts County, SD

The radar

The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:41 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 112 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, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2019-01-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Aberdeen, SD at 00:00Z on 2019-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -85 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
746 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-85 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-145 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

646 
WWUS43 KABR 230842
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
242 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GROUND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-231645-
/O.UPG.KABR.WS.A.0002.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABR.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
242 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

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. 

&&

$$

SDZ004-005-009-010-016-017-034>037-231645-
/O.UPG.KABR.WS.A.0002.190124T0300Z-190124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KABR.WW.Y.0004.190124T0000Z-190124T1200Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Potter-Faulk-Sully-Hughes-
Hyde-Hand-
Including the cities of Herreid, Eureka, Mobridge, Ipswich, 
Gettysburg, Faulkton, Onida, Pierre, Highmore, and Miller
242 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-231645-
/O.UPG.KABR.WS.A.0002.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABR.WW.Y.0004.190124T0000Z-190124T1200Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
242 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
236 
WWUS43 KABR 231637
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1037 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GROUND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-240045-
/O.CON.KABR.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
1037 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  morning commute. Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 30 below
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
  minutes, and will continue through Friday morning. 

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.

&&

$$

SDZ004>006-009-010-016>018-034>037-240045-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0004.190124T0000Z-190124T1200Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Walworth-Edmunds-Potter-Faulk-Spink-
Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-
Including the cities of Herreid, Eureka, Aberdeen, Mobridge, 
Ipswich, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Redfield, Onida, Pierre, Highmore,
and Miller
1037 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly
  reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
  minutes, and will continue through Friday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
888 
WWUS43 KABR 232059
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
259 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GROUND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-240500-
/O.CON.KABR.BZ.W.0001.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
259 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning commute. Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes, and will continue through Friday morning.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ051-240500-
/O.EXB.KABR.WW.Y.0004.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/
Buffalo-
Including the city of Fort Thompson
259 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Buffalo County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes, and will continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

SDZ004>006-009-010-016>018-034>037-240500-
/O.EXT.KABR.WW.Y.0004.190124T0300Z-190124T1500Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Walworth-Edmunds-Potter-Faulk-Spink-
Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-
Including the cities of Herreid, Eureka, Aberdeen, Mobridge, 
Ipswich, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Redfield, Onida, Pierre, Highmore,
and Miller
259 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes, and will continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
202 
WWUS43 KABR 240422
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1022 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GROUND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS BEGINNING TO DEVELOP...

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-241230-
/O.CON.KABR.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
1022 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions developing. Winds gusting as high as
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...ongoing through 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly
  reducing visibility. At times, visibility will be less than one
  quarter mile. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning 
  commute. Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, and
  will continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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. 

&&

$$

SDZ004>006-009-010-016>018-034>037-051-241230-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Campbell-McPherson-Brown-Walworth-Edmunds-Potter-Faulk-Spink-
Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Herreid, Eureka, Aberdeen, Mobridge, 
Ipswich, Gettysburg, Faulkton, Redfield, Onida, Pierre, Highmore,
Miller, and Fort Thompson
1022 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow developing. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.

* WHEN...ongoing through 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...areas of blowing snow are significantly
  reducing visibility. At times, visibility will fall to one half
  mile. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
  The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, and will 
  continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 
snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Dorn
059 
WWUS43 KABR 240943 AAA
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
343 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...GROUND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THIS MORNING...

SDZ004-009-016-241745-
/O.CAN.KABR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABR.WC.Y.0003.190124T1200Z-190124T1800Z/
Campbell-Walworth-Potter-
Including the cities of Herreid, Mobridge, and Gettysburg
343 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Campbell, Walworth and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

SDZ034-035-241045-
/O.CAN.KABR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Sully-Hughes-
Including the cities of Onida and Pierre
343 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-241500-
/O.CON.KABR.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-
Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Britton, Sisseton, 
Webster, Clark, Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
343 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Intermittent blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high 
  as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Ongoing through 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly 
  reducing visibility. At times, visibility will be less than 
  one quarter mile. The hazardous conditions will impact the 
  morning commute. Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 30 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes, and will continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. 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.

&&

$$

SDZ003-015-241745-
/O.NEW.KABR.WC.Y.0003.190124T1200Z-190124T1800Z/
Corson-Dewey-
Including the cities of McIntosh and Isabel
243 AM MST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Corson and Dewey Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

SDZ005-006-010-017-018-036-037-051-241500-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
McPherson-Brown-Edmunds-Faulk-Spink-Hyde-Hand-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Eureka, Aberdeen, Ipswich, Faulkton, 
Redfield, Highmore, Miller, and Fort Thompson
343 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota.

* WHEN...Ongoing through 9 AM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly 
  reducing visibility. At times, visibility will fall to one 
  half mile. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, 
  and will continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect
snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution
while driving.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
757 
WWUS43 KABR 241127 AAB
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
527 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...Bitterly Cold Temperatures Moving In...

MNZ039-046-SDZ008-020>023-241500-
/O.CAN.KABR.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KABR.WW.Y.0005.190124T1127Z-190124T1500Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Roberts-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Sisseton, Watertown,
Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
527 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota and west central 
  Minnesota.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning commute. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. 

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. 

&&

$$

SDZ007-011-019-241930-
/O.CAN.KABR.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KABR.WC.Y.0003.190124T1200Z-190125T0900Z/
Marshall-Day-Clark-
Including the cities of Britton, Webster, and Clark
527 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Marshall, Day and Clark Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

SDZ005-010-017-018-037-241930-
/O.CAN.KABR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KABR.WC.Y.0003.190124T1200Z-190124T2100Z/
McPherson-Edmunds-Faulk-Spink-Hand-
Including the cities of Eureka, Ipswich, Faulkton, Redfield, 
and Miller
527 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...McPherson, Edmunds, Faulk, Spink and Hand Counties.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly 
  reducing visibility. At times, visibility will fall to one 
  half mile. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, 
  and will continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

SDZ006-241930-
/O.CAN.KABR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KABR.WC.Y.0003.190124T1200Z-190125T0900Z/
Brown-
Including the city of Aberdeen
527 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Brown County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow are significantly 
  reducing visibility. At times, visibility will fall to one 
  half mile. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning 
  commute. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes, 
  and will continue through Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves. 

&&

$$

SDZ036-051-241230-
/O.CAN.KABR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T1500Z/
Hyde-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Highmore and Fort Thompson
527 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

SDZ003-004-009-015-016-241800-
/O.CON.KABR.WC.Y.0003.190124T1200Z-190124T1800Z/
Corson-Campbell-Walworth-Dewey-Potter-
Including the cities of McIntosh, Herreid, Mobridge, Isabel, 
and Gettysburg
527 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019 /427 AM MST Thu Jan 24 2019/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST /11 AM
MST/ TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Campbell, Walworth and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frostbite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Aberdeen, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Jan 22, 11:47 PM CST, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 11:47 PM CST, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1147 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1137 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

See below for an aviation forecast discussion for the 06Z TAFs.

UPDATE Issued at 910 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

The tonight period forecast is in good shape. High clouds are just
starting to reach Corson County. Only adjustments made were to
lower tonight's min temp forecast a few more degrees (already
within 3 degrees of tonight's current low temp forecast in some
areas), and introduce some "light" patchy fog mention mainly
within the James River valley toward daybreak. Increasing
cloudiness overnight should help keep fog from really getting
going. Updates are out.

UPDATE Issued at 557 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

See below for an aviation forecast discussion for the 00Z TAFs.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Wednesday Afternoon)
Issued at 340 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

Satellite showing clouds decreasing from the northwest this
afternoon. This trend will continue as subsidence from a surface
high pressure ridge slides across the cwa tonight. There will still
be some flurries in these low clouds into the early evening across
the east. With this clearing, winds becoming light southwest, and
fresh snowfall, expect temperatures to fall quickly this evening.
Xscts show mid and high level clouds increasing later tonight into
Wednesday which will hold off the temperature fall later on.
Therefore, lowered overnight lows in the east a few degrees. Low
level warm advection on west winds will bring warmer temperatures on
Wednesday as a surface trough/Pacific front moves through the
region. Highs will be in the 20s east in the cwa to the 30s along
and west of the Missouri river.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday Evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 340 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

Main issue will be the potential for ground blizzard conditions
Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Beefed up winds a bit from
previous forecast, based on the latest model trends. Although, feel
the strongest surge of winds will be immediately after the arctic
front passage, with things stabilizing a bit after that and up
through 12Z Thursday. There will likely be some issues with blowing
snow and reduced visibility and will continue with the watch for the
time being. Whether or not though we can get 1/4 mile visibility or
less for extended times in still in question. Aside from that, the
weather pattern looks to remain active with a series of clipper
systems moving southeast through the region during the extended
portion of the forecast.

As for temperatures, arctic air will dominate early on in the
period. Thursday's highs will likely remain below zero over the
eastern CWA. Friday may struggle to reach zero as well over eastern
parts of the forecast area. A brief warm up this weekend, but then
models show another surge of arctic air moving in to start off next
week.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday Night)
Issued at 1137 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

There's one stripe of MVFR stratus left now. It's about to move
into the KABR terminal. This area of cloudiness should continue
to drift off to the south and east and likely dissipate over the
next 6 hours. There is a sct/bkn layer of VFR high clouds working
across the region as well, and that should help slow the potential
development of fog through Wednesday morning. The final 6 hours of
this TAF valid period is when things really start to deteriorate.
A strong arctic cold frontal passage will bring a layer of sub-
VFR stratus (perhaps some light snow falling out of it) into the
area, and some rather strong northerly winds, which are expected
to produce considerable blowing snow Wednesday night into Thursday
morning.

&&

.ABR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through late Wednesday
     night for SDZ004-005-009-010-016-017-034>037.

     Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday
     morning for SDZ006>008-011-018>023.

MN...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday evening through Thursday
     morning for MNZ039-046.

&&

UPDATE...Dorn
SHORT TERM...Mohr
LONG TERM...TMT
AVIATION...Dorn
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 22, 2:58 PM CST, 11 hours 44 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
258 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

SDZ004-005-009-010-016-017-034>037-232100-
Campbell-McPherson-Walworth-Edmunds-Potter-Faulk-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-
Hand-
258 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota and
north central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Light snow on Wednesday night will be followed by strong winds
Wednesday night and Thursday. These winds will result in reduced
visibilities in blowing snow possibly below a half mile at times.
Bitter cold wind chills are expected Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MNZ039-046-SDZ006>008-011-018>023-232100-
Traverse-Big Stone-Brown-Marshall-Roberts-Day-Spink-Clark-Codington-
Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
258 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for west central Minnesota and
northeast South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Light snow on Wednesday night will be followed by strong winds
Wednesday night and Thursday. These winds could result in widespread
blowing snow with visibilities below a quarter mile at times. Bitter
cold wind chills are expected Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

SDZ003-015-033-045-048-051-232100-
Corson-Dewey-Stanley-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
258 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019 /158 PM MST Tue Jan 22 2019/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central South Dakota and
north central South Dakota.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Light snow on Wednesday night will be followed by strong winds
Wednesday night and Thursday. These winds could result in reduced
visibilities in blowing snow. Cold wind chills are expected Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Mohr

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 22, 8:42 PM CST, 6 hours before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
842 PM CST TUE JAN 22 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             6 ENE SPRING CREEK COLO 45.93N 98.77W
01/22/2019  M5.0 INCH        MCPHERSON          SD   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

&&

RV
Local storm report, Jan 22, 8:46 PM CST, 5 hours 56 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
846 PM CST TUE JAN 22 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1200 PM     SNOW             BOWDLE                  45.45N 99.65W
01/22/2019  M2.2 INCH        EDMUNDS            SD   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

&&

RV
Local storm report, Jan 22, 9:27 PM CST, 5 hours 15 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ABERDEEN SD
927 PM CST TUE JAN 22 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0800 AM     SNOW             EUREKA                  45.77N 99.62W
01/22/2019  M3.5 INCH        MCPHERSON          SD   CO-OP OBSERVER

            24 HOUR SNOWFALL.

&&

RV

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 2:42 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryABRBrown, Buffalo, Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand and 7 more27 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in South Dakota, 2019Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2019Every blizzard warning in 2019

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.