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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Sioux Falls, SD

January 23, 20196 counties in South Dakota; 7 counties in Minnesota

NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this blizzard warning at Jan 23, 2019, 2:27 PM CST for 6 counties in South Dakota; 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Jan 24, 2019, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 5 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, 2:27 PM CST (20:27 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 24, 2019, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 24, 2019, 5:00 AM CST
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Sioux Falls, SD

Counties Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Pipestone County, MN, Beadle County, SD, Brookings County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, Lake County, SD, Miner County, SD, Moody County, SD

The radar

The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 62 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:26 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 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 176 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 12:00Z 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Aberdeen, SD at 12:00Z on 2019-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 180 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
605 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

254 
WWUS43 KFSD 232027
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

.Strong northwest winds will develop tonight and cause blowing and
drifting snow. The strongest winds will be late tonight and very
early Thursday morning which will likely cause blizzard and whiteout
conditions. The winds will diminish a little from mid morning
Thursday through the afternoon. This should allow the whiteout
conditions to end, but blowing and drifting snow will still be
likely. The winds will further diminish around sunset but remain
strong enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below to 35 below
zero Thursday night into Friday morning.

SDZ038>040-054>056-240430-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody-
227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 5 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM CST
THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind
  chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills 
  as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 4 
  PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM 
  Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The cold wind chills 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. 

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. 

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. 

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-240430-
/O.UPG.KFSD.WS.A.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1400Z-190125T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST
THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind
  chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills 
  as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 
  PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM 
  Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 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. 

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. 

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. 

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-240430-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
4 PM CST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 4 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM 
  Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold 
  wind chills 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. 

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. 

&&

$$

SDZ057-240430-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/
Brule-
227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
4 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Brule County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning commute. 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 means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

IAZ012-013-021-022-032-240430-
/O.NEW.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T1400Z-190125T1500Z/
Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
227 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25
  below zero expected with gusts around 40 mph through the day.

* WHERE...Sioux, O'Brien, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 9 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. 

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
131 
WWUS43 KFSD 240333
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

.Strong northwest winds will develop tonight and cause blowing
and drifting snow. The strongest winds will be late tonight and
very early Thursday morning which will likely cause blizzard and
whiteout conditions. The winds will diminish a little from mid
morning Thursday through the afternoon. This should allow the
whiteout conditions to end, but blowing and drifting snow will
still be likely. The winds will further diminish around sunset
but remain strong enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below
to 35 below zero Thursday night into Friday morning.

SDZ038>040-054>056-241145-
/O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1100Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody-
933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 4 PM
CST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind 
  chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills 
  as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 5 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 4 
  PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM 
  Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. The cold wind chills 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.

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.

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.

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-241145-
/O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.190124T0600Z-190124T1400Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1400Z-190125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THURSDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM
CST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions, blowing snow and very cold wind 
  chills expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Wind chills 
  as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 AM 
  CST Thursday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM to 6 
  PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM 
  Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas 
  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 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.

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.

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.

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-241145-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST
THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 4 PM CST Thursday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM 
  Thursday to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening 
  commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold 
  wind chills 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.

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.

&&

$$

SDZ057-241145-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T0600Z-190124T2200Z/
Brule-
933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Brule County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM CST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning commute. 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 means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

&&

$$

IAZ012-013-021-022-032-241145-
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T1400Z-190125T1500Z/
Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
933 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  25 below zero expected with gusts around 40 mph through the 
  day.

* WHERE...Sioux, O'Brien, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 9 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.

&&

$$
225 
WWUS43 KFSD 240945
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

.Strong northwest winds will persist through this morning,
gradually diminishing through the afternoon. The strongest winds
are expected very early this morning, accompanied by light snow
showers or flurries. Considerable drifting snow and areas of low
visibility in blowing snow remain possible, but the extent of
blowing snow is expected to lessen as the winds slowly diminish. 
The winds will further decrease around sunset but remain strong 
enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below to 35 below zero 
late today into early Friday morning.

SDZ038>040-054>056-241745-
/O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1100Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody-
345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... 
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Intermittent blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting  
  snow and very cold wind chills expected. Little to no snow 
  accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, mainly this 
  morning. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 5 AM CST early this
  morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM early this
  morning until 4 PM CST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill 
  Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The cold
  wind chills 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. Blowing snow with strong winds and poor 
visibilities are likely. This will lead to near whiteout 
conditions at times, 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. 

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. 

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. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-241745-
/O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1400Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1400Z-190125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Intermittent blizzard conditions. Blowing and drifting 
  snow and very cold wind chills expected. Little to no snow 
  accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph, mainly this 
  morning. Wind chills as low as 35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until 8 AM CST this morning. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 6 
  PM CST this evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM 
  this evening to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed 
  skin in as little as 10 minutes.

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 near 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. 

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. 

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. 

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

&&

$$

IAZ012-013-021-022-032-241745-
/O.EXT.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...O'Brien, Sioux, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 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. 

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-241745-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow and very cold wind chills 
  expected. Little to no snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high 
  as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday.

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

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. 

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. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ057-241745-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/
Brule-
345 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

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

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow. Little to no snow 
  accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Brule County.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. 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 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.

&&

$$
221 
WWUS43 KFSD 241057
WSWFSD

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

.Strong northwest winds will persist through this morning,
gradually diminishing through the afternoon. The strongest winds
are expected very early this morning, accompanied by light snow
showers or flurries. Considerable drifting snow and areas of low
visibility in blowing snow will continue to impact travel, but 
the extent of blowing snow is expected to lessen as the winds 
slowly diminish. The winds will further decrease around sunset but
remain strong enough to cause wind chill values of 20 below to 35
below zero late today into early Friday morning.

MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097-241900-
/O.CAN.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1400Z/
/O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190125T0000Z-190125T1500Z/
Lincoln MN-Lyon MN-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone-
457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow and very cold wind chills 
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as
  35 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to
  drifting snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility at times, though the lowest visibility is expected 
  to be sporadic and brief. The hazardous conditions could impact 
  the morning commute. The dangerously cold wind chills could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 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. 

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. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ038>040-054>056-241900-
/O.EXP.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-190124T1100Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.190124T1100Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Moody-
457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Winds 
  gusting as high as 40 mph. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central South Dakota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to
  drifting snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility at times, though the lowest visibility is expected to
  be sporadic and brief. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  morning commute.The cold wind chills 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. 

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. 

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

&&

$$

IAZ001>003-014-MNZ098-SDZ052-053-058>062-241900-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Lyon IA-Osceola-Dickinson-Clay IA-Rock-Jerauld-Sanborn-Aurora-
Davison-Hanson-McCook-Minnehaha-
457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow. Very cold wind chills expected. Winds 
  gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central and 
  southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 AM CST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions due to
  drifting snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility at times, though the lowest visibility is expected to
  be sporadic and brief. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  morning commute. The cold wind chills 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. 

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. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ057-241900-
/O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T2200Z/
Brule-
457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

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

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

* WHERE...Brule County.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy blowing snow could significantly 
  reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the 
  morning commute. 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 for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IAZ012-013-021-022-032-241900-
/O.CON.KFSD.WC.Y.0002.190124T2200Z-190125T1500Z/
Sioux-O'Brien-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-
457 AM CST Thu Jan 24 2019

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...O'Brien, Sioux, Cherokee, Buena Vista and Ida Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 9 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. 

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 2:43 AM CSTWinter Storm WatchFSDBeadle, Brookings, Kingsbury, Lake, Miner, Moody12 hr
Jan 23, 2:27 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryFSDAurora, Beadle, Brookings, Davison, Hanson, Jerauld and 7 more43 hr
Jan 23, 2:27 PM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryFSDAurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brule, Davison, Hanson and 8 more20 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Minnesota, 2019Blizzard Warnings in South Dakota, 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.