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Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Aberdeen, SD

March 10, 20218 counties in South Dakota; Big Stone County, Traverse County, Minnesota

NWS Aberdeen, SD issued this winter storm warning at Mar 10, 2021, 2:29 AM CST for 8 counties in South Dakota; Big Stone County, Traverse County, Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 10, 2021, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. 4 reports 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
Mar 10, 2021, 2:29 AM CST (08:29 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 10, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 10, 2021, 11:48 PM CST
In force
12 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

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 10, 4:00 PM CSTSNOW 2Clark, SDESTIMATED 2 INCHES OF SNOW. ALSO, VISIBILITY UNDER 100 YARDS WITH BLOWING SNOW.
Mar 10, 5:15 PM CSTSNOW 2.31 N Kidder, SD
Mar 10, 6:00 PM CSTSNOW 52 W Milbank, SDREPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
Mar 10, 8:00 PM CSTHEAVY SNOW 6.8Watertown, SD

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Aberdeen, SD (KABR), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 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 2021-03-10Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -80 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1597 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-80 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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693 
WWUS43 KABR 100829
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
229 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021


SDZ007-008-011-019>023-101630-
/O.UPG.KABR.WW.Y.0006.210310T1800Z-210311T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KABR.WS.W.0001.210310T1800Z-210311T0600Z/
Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Britton, Sisseton, Webster, Clark, 
Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
229 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ010-016-101630-
/O.EXA.KABR.WW.Y.0006.210310T1200Z-210311T0600Z/
Edmunds-Potter-
Including the cities of Ipswich and Gettysburg
229 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Edmunds and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ017-033>037-045-048-051-101630-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.210310T1200Z-210311T0600Z/
Faulk-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Faulkton, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, 
Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
229 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /129 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST /5 AM
MST/ THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /5 AM MST/ this morning to midnight CST 
  /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ039-046-SDZ006-018-101630-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.210310T1800Z-210311T0600Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Aberdeen, 
and Redfield
229 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Brown and Spink Counties. In 
  Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be obtained at
511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
415 
WWUS43 KABR 101617
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1017 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

SDZ007-008-011-019>023-110030-
/O.CON.KABR.WS.W.0001.210310T1800Z-210311T0600Z/
Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Britton, Sisseton, Webster, Clark, 
Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
1017 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility this evening. The 
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ017-033>037-045-048-051-110030-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Faulk-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Faulkton, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, 
Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
1017 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /917 AM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

MNZ039-046-SDZ006-018-110030-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.210310T1800Z-210311T0600Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Wheaton, Ortonville, Aberdeen, 
and Redfield
1017 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In South Dakota, Brown and Spink Counties. In 
  Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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.

&&

$$

SDZ010-016-110030-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Edmunds-Potter-
Including the cities of Ipswich and Gettysburg
1017 AM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Edmunds and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

Dorn
574 
WWUS43 KABR 101921
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
121 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

MNZ039-046-110330-
/O.UPG.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
/O.EXB.KABR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
Traverse-Big Stone-
Including the cities of Wheaton and Ortonville
121 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Traverse and Big Stone Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

SDZ007-008-011-019>023-110330-
/O.EXT.KABR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
Marshall-Roberts-Day-Clark-Codington-Grant-Hamlin-Deuel-
Including the cities of Britton, Sisseton, Webster, Clark, 
Watertown, Milbank, Hayti, and Clear Lake
121 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations
  of 4 to 6 inches expected and ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast South Dakota.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ017-033>037-045-048-051-110330-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Faulk-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Faulkton, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, 
Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
121 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /1221 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-110330-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
121 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ010-016-110330-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Edmunds-Potter-
Including the cities of Ipswich and Gettysburg
121 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Edmunds and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

Dorn
489 
WWUS43 KABR 110213
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
813 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021


MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-111015-
/O.CON.KABR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
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
813 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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.

&&

$$

SDZ017-033>037-045-048-051-110600-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Faulk-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Faulkton, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, 
Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
813 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /713 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
/11 PM MST/ TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ006-018-110600-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
813 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.

* WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

SDZ010-016-110600-
/O.CON.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Edmunds-Potter-
Including the cities of Ipswich and Gettysburg
813 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.

* WHERE...Edmunds and Potter Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
920 
WWUS43 KABR 110548
WSWABR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Aberdeen SD
1148 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021



MNZ039-046-SDZ007-008-011-019>023-110700-
/O.CAN.KABR.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210311T1200Z/
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
1148 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The snow will continue to gradually taper off and exit over the
next couple of hours.

$$

SDZ017-033>037-045-048-051-110700-
/O.EXP.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Faulk-Stanley-Sully-Hughes-Hyde-Hand-Jones-Lyman-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Faulkton, Fort Pierre, Onida, Pierre, 
Highmore, Miller, Murdo, Kennebec, and Fort Thompson
1148 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021 /1048 PM MST Wed Mar 10 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST /11 PM
MST/ TONIGHT...

Other than some flurries, the snow has exited.

$$

SDZ006-018-110700-
/O.EXP.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Brown-Spink-
Including the cities of Aberdeen and Redfield
1148 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Other than some flurries, the snow has exited.


$$

SDZ010-016-110700-
/O.EXP.KABR.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210311T0600Z/
Edmunds-Potter-
Including the cities of Ipswich and Gettysburg
1148 PM CST Wed Mar 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

Other than some flurries, the snow has exited.


$$

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.