Alert archive / South Dakota / Winter Storm Warnings in 2024
Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this winter storm warning at Feb 14, 2024, 3:12 AM CST for 5 counties in South Dakota; Lincoln County, Lyon County, Minnesota. It took effect at Feb 14, 2024, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 13 hr. 13 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
- Feb 14, 2024, 3:12 AM CST (09:12 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 14, 2024, 8:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 14, 2024, 9:26 PM CST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Counties Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Beadle County, SD, Brookings County, SD, Jerauld County, SD, Kingsbury County, SD, Sanborn County, SD
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:11 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 11:59 AM CST | SNOW 4.2 | 1 Wnw Huron, SD | CO-OP Observer station HONS2 Huron, snow is ongoing. |
| Feb 14, 12:00 PM CST | SNOW 3.5 | Huron, SD | Snow is ongoing. |
| Feb 14, 1:02 PM CST | SNOW 1.3 | Brookings, SD | Snow is ongoing. |
| Feb 14, 4:00 PM CST | SNOW 8 | Wolsey, SD | Reported via social media. Close to 8 inches in Wolsey. Snow still falling. |
| Feb 14, 4:10 PM CST | SNOW 5 | De Smet, SD | Estimated snowfall so far today. Snow is still coming down pretty heavily, with visibility about a quarter to a half mile. |
| Feb 14, 4:25 PM CST | SNOW 8 | Huron, SD | Snowfall so far today, with snow still falling rather heavily. |
| Feb 14, 4:32 PM CST | SNOW 2.5 | Brookings, SD | Snowfall so far today, with snow still coming down moderately. |
| Feb 14, 8:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 6 Sw Ivanhoe, MN | Cocorahs station MN-LN-4 Hendricks 8.0 SE. |
| Feb 14, 8:00 PM CST | SNOW 4.5 | 6 Sw Ivanhoe, MN | Cocorahs station MN-LN-4 Hendricks 8.0 SE. Storm total. |
| Feb 14, 8:35 PM CST | SNOW 3 | Artesian, SD | Deputy estimated 2.5 to 3 inches. Storm total snowfall. |
| Feb 14, 8:47 PM CST | SNOW 5 | Marshall, MN | Deputy estimates 4 inches have fallen. Storm total snowfall. |
| Feb 14, 8:50 PM CST | SNOW 6 | Hendricks, MN | Deputy estimates 5 to 6 inches fell in Hendricks. Storm total snowfall. |
| Feb 14, 9:30 PM CST | SNOW 8 | 2 Sse Wessington, SD | Storm total snowfall. |
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, 9.2 hours before the alert went out and 107 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 988 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 48 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
767 WWUS43 KFSD 140912 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 312 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 MNZ071-072-141715- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.240214T1600Z-240215T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0003.240214T1700Z-240215T0600Z/ Lincoln-Lyon- 312 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Lincoln and Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to low visibility and snow-covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may rapidly accumulate during the afternoon and early evening, with visibility reduced to a half mile at times. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ038>040-052-053-141715- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.240214T1600Z-240215T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WS.W.0003.240214T1400Z-240215T0300Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn- 312 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld and Sanborn Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to low visibility and snow-covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may rapidly accumulate during the late morning and afternoon, with visibility reduced to a half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ059-141715- /O.EXB.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.240214T1400Z-240215T0300Z/ Davison- 312 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow may be mixed with light freezing rain at the onset. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with highest amounts north of Interstate 90. A light glaze of ice accumulation is possible. * WHERE...Davison County. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could further reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ054>058-141715- /O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.240214T1400Z-240215T0300Z/ Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora- 312 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Snow may be mixed with light freezing rain at the onset. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, with highest amounts north of Interstate 90. A light glaze of ice accumulation is possible. * WHERE...Miner, Lake, Moody, Brule and Aurora Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could further reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ080-081-097-141715- /O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.240214T1700Z-240215T0600Z/ Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone- 312 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Murray, Cottonwood and Pipestone Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning 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. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
4 follow-up statements
565 WWUS43 KFSD 141704 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1104 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 SDZ038>040-052-053-150000- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240215T0300Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn- 1104 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld and Sanborn Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ071-072-150000- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Lincoln-Lyon- 1104 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Lincoln and Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ054>059-150000- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0300Z/ Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison- 1104 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ080-081-097-150000- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone- 1104 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Murray, Cottonwood and Pipestone 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
488 WWUS43 KFSD 141953 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 SDZ038>040-052-053-150300- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240215T0300Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn- 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Beadle, Kingsbury, Brookings, Jerauld and Sanborn Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ071-072-150400- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Lincoln-Lyon- 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Lincoln and Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ050-063-068>070-150400- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.240215T1800Z-240216T0800Z/ Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay- 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 2 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton and Clay Counties. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 2 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-150400- /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.240215T2100Z-240216T1000Z/ Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union- 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 4 AM CST Friday. * 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ002-003-MNZ089-090-150400- /O.EXA.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Nobles-Jackson- 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...In Iowa, Osceola and Dickinson Counties. In Minnesota, Nobles and Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ054>059-150300- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0300Z/ Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison- 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ MNZ080-081-097-150400- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone- 153 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Murray, Cottonwood and Pipestone Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
469 WWUS43 KFSD 150307 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 907 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 SDZ038>040-052-053-150415- /O.EXP.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240215T0300Z/ Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Jerauld-Sanborn- 907 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Snow has ended, but roads and other surfaces may still be slippery and snow covered. $$ SDZ054>059-150415- /O.EXP.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0300Z/ Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison- 907 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snow has ended, but roads and other surfaces may still be slippery and snow covered. $$ MNZ071-072-150600- /O.CON.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Lincoln-Lyon- 907 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Lincoln and Lyon Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ002-003-MNZ080-081-089-090-097-150600- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson-Pipestone- 907 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ050-063-068>070-151100- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.240215T1800Z-240216T0800Z/ Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay- 907 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 2 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton and Clay Counties. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 2 AM CST Friday. * 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-151100- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.240215T2100Z-240216T1000Z/ Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union- 907 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 4 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
011 WWUS43 KFSD 150326 AAA WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 926 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 MNZ071-072-150430- /O.CAN.KFSD.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Lincoln-Lyon- 926 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended. Use caution as roads and other surfaces may still be slippery and snow covered. $$ MNZ097-150430- /O.CAN.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Pipestone- 926 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow has ended. Use caution as roads and other surfaces may still be slippery and snow covered. $$ IAZ002-003-MNZ080-081-089-090-150600- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240215T0600Z/ Osceola-Dickinson-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- 926 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ050-063-068>070-151130- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.240215T1800Z-240216T0800Z/ Gregory-Charles Mix-Bon Homme-Yankton-Clay- 926 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 2 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Gregory, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Yankton and Clay Counties. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 2 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-151130- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.240215T2100Z-240216T1000Z/ Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon-Dakota-Union- 926 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 4 AM CST Friday. * 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/siouxfalls
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Feb 13, 10:58 PM CST, 4 hours 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- After another day of above normal temperatures, a combination of cooler air and fresh snow pack bring temperatures back to our seasonal normals from Thursday through the weekend.
- Periods of light to moderate snow return to the region on Wednesday with accumulative amounts between 2-6 inches expected north of I-90. Falling snow along with slightly breezy winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility which will impact the evening commute.
- Confidence continues to increase in another round of snow moving through the region Thursday night into Friday. While the details are far from certain, several inches of snow remain possible especially along the Missouri River Valley.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 13, 10:58 PM CST, 4 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
1058 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
.KEY MESSAGES...
- After another day of above normal temperatures, a combination
of cooler air and fresh snow pack bring temperatures back to
our seasonal normals from Thursday through the weekend.
- Periods of light to moderate snow return to the region on
Wednesday with accumulative amounts between 2-6 inches
expected north of I-90. Falling snow along with slightly
breezy winds could cause rapid reductions in visibility which
will impact the evening commute.
- Confidence continues to increase in another round of snow moving
through the region Thursday night into Friday. While the
details are far from certain, several inches of snow remain
possible especially along the Missouri River Valley.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 345 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
The Short Term (This Evening/Tonight):
A mild and dreary day continues! Taking a look a satellite imagery,
a mid-level cloud deck continue to sit over the area with
intermittent pockets of light sprinkles/rain as a weak wave pushes
through. While widespread development isn't expected, the
intermittent precipitation will continue to spread eastwards over
the next several hours before diminishing this evening with little
to no accumulation expected. Otherwise, a temporary lull in activity
will occur overnight as light southerly winds become more light and
variable. Temperatures-wise, expect similar conditions to last night
as lows drop into the mid to upper 20s for the night.
The Long Term (Wednesday-Sunday):
As we head into the extended period, the main story continues to be
the Valentine's Day Snow. Taking a look aloft, mid-level
frontogenesis will strengthen ahead of another incoming shortwave on
Wednesday leading to the development of a narrow snowband. While
there is still some uncertainty on where the band will set up,
deterministic guidance continues to show the east-west band
developing over southcentral SD and pivoting northeastwards towards
eastern/southeastern SD. As a result, the Winter Weather Advisory
has been expanded to include our first and second row of
southwestern MN counties plus both Brule and Aurora counties in
southcentral SD. The advisory will now start at 16z on Wednesday
with an end time of 03z on Thursday.
Nonetheless, snow will accumulate rapidly underneath the band with
HREF guidance showing snowfall rates in the 0.50"-0.75" inch/hr
range with low confidence (30%-40%) in 0.75"-1.00" inch/hr rates.
Shifting gears to amounts, accumulative snowfall amounts are
expected to be in the 2 to 6 inches range north of I-90 with the
highest amounts expected along and south of the Hwy-14 corridor.
With temperatures expected to be slightly warmer over portions of
the Missouri River Valley and northwestern IA, any precipitation
that moves through will likely fall as either a light wintry
mix of rain/snow or just rain. Shifting gears to temperatures,
highs will vary across the area on Wednesday with highs expected
to be in the low 30s to upper 40s with the warmest conditions
expected to be along the Hwy-20 corridor. Lastly, the combination
of falling snow along with slightly breezy conditions (20-25
mph gusts) could lead to periods of reduced visibility and
hazardous driving conditions especially on the evening commute.
Looking into the latter parts of the week, confidence continues to
increase in another round of measurable snowfall moving through the
region from Thursday night through Friday morning. Looking aloft,
this set up will be very similar to Wednesday's system. However, the
difference is the enhanced area of 700mb frontogenesis will develop
over central SD and pivot southeastwards towards the Missouri River
Valley. As a result, while banding potential will be possible;
medium to long-range guidance diverges on the location and intensity
of the band which has led to some uncertainty. Nonetheless, a few
additional inches of snow will be possible underneath the band with
ensemble guidance showing low to medium confidence (20%-60%) in
snowfall exceeding 2 inches. Otherwise, temperatures will drop
towards more seasonal conditions heading into the weekend with daily
highs sitting into the 20s and 30s through Sunday.
&&
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1056 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024
Low VFR stratus continues to spread eastward of the I-29
corridor overnight. VFR conditions will prevail overnight with
light variable winds. Near and north of a passing weak front,
including at Huron and Sioux Falls, winds will shift northerly
by early Wednesday.
On Wednesday morning, attention turns to deteriorating conditions
as stratus and light to moderate snow spread in from the west.
Prevailing IFR to MVFR ceilings should remain mainly north of
the I-90 corridor Wednesday morning, shifting further south and
east toward Sioux Falls during the afternoon and to Sioux City
Wednesday evening. Within the band of heaviest snow near Huron
on Wednesday afternoon, low IFR conditions are likely for a few
hour period with snowfall rates near or exceeding 1 inch per
hour.
&&
.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday for
SDZ038>040-052>058.
MN...Winter Weather Advisory from 10 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday for
MNZ071-072-080-081-097.
IA...None.
NE...None.
&&
DISCUSSION...Gumbs
AVIATION...BPHazardous weather outlook, Feb 13, 9:21 PM CST, 5 hours 51 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 921 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024 MNZ071-072-080-081-097-SDZ038>040-052>058-141330- Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Cottonwood-Pipestone-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings- Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora- 921 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Minnesota, central South Dakota, east central South Dakota and south central South Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. A band of snow will develop on Wednesday morning and continue through Wednesday evening. At this time, 3 to 5 inches of snow is expected, but a few locations are likely to see 6 inches or perhaps even more within the band. There is a moderate, or 40% to 60%, chance of another round of light to moderate snow from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Gusty northwest winds may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow on Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any reports of snowfall amounts would be appreciated. IAZ001>003-MNZ089-090-098-SDZ050-059>069-141330- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Nobles-Jackson-Rock-Gregory-Davison-Hanson- McCook-Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Lincoln- Bon Homme-Yankton- 921 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, south central South Dakota and southeast South Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. A band of snow will develop on Wednesday morning and continue through Wednesday evening, with the heaviest amounts occurring north of the Interstate 90 corridor. At this time 1 to 3 inches of snow is expected, with lesser amounts the further south you go. There is a moderate to high, or 40% to 70%, chance of another round of light to moderate snow from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Gusty northwest winds will may cause patchy blowing and drifting snow on Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Any reports of snowfall amounts would be appreciated. IAZ012>014-020>022-031-032-NEZ013-014-SDZ070-071-141330- Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Dixon- Dakota-Union- 921 PM CST Tue Feb 13 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota. .DAY ONE...Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Rain is likely to transition to light snow Wednesday evening with most locations seeing less than one inch of new snow accumulations. The heaviest snow will near and north of Interstate 90 in South Dakota and Minnesota. There is a moderate to high, or 40% to 70%, chance of another round of moderate snow from Thursday evening through Friday morning. Gusty northwest winds will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow on Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 1:53 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | FSD | Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison and 8 more | 37 hr |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.