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Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Sioux Falls, SD
NWS Sioux Falls, SD issued this blizzard warning at Mar 4, 2025, 10:49 AM CST for 4 states. It took effect at Mar 4, 2025, 4:00 PM CST. It was in force for 26 hr. 24 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 4, 2025, 10:49 AM CST (16:49 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 5, 2025, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Sioux Falls, SD
Counties Buena Vista County, IA, Cherokee County, IA, Clay County, IA, Dickinson County, IA, Ida County, IA, O'Brien County, IA, Osceola County, IA, Plymouth County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Woodbury County, IA, Cottonwood County, MN, Jackson County, MN, Lincoln County, MN, Lyon County, MN, Murray County, MN, Nobles County, MN, Dakota County, NE, Dixon County, NE, Union County, SD
The radar
The Sioux Falls radar (KFSD), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 11:59 PM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 4 Nw Okoboji, IA | |
| Mar 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Newcastle, NE | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Sergeant Bluff, IA | Storm total snowfall for Sioux City. |
| Mar 5, 6:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | Sioux Rapids, IA | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 0.5 | 6 Sw Ivanhoe, MN | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 2 Sw Worthington, MN | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 2 Wnw Jefferson, SD | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 2 Ne Worthington, MN | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Orange City, IA | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2 | Sheldon, IA | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.2 | 2 Se Balaton, MN | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.2 | 3 N Hornick, IA | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.3 | 1 W Spirit Lake, IA | |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.4 | 1 Ssw Slayton, MN | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | 4 Ssw Milroy, MN | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 2.5 | 6 N Battle Creek, IA | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 7:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 1 Wsw Ida Grove, IA | |
| Mar 5, 7:30 AM CST | SNOW 0.6 | Sibley, IA | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 1 N Marshall, MN | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Ese Le Mars, IA | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 3 | 1 Ene Cherokee, IA | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 8:00 AM CST | SNOW 4.6 | 1 Nne Windom, MN | Storm total snowfall. |
| Mar 5, 9:00 AM CST | SNOW 1 | 5 S Cottonwood, MN | Storm total snow. |
| Mar 5, 10:00 AM CST | SNOW 1.6 | Remsen, IA | 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
Omaha, NE (KOAX), launched 12:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 215 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
- 479 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -110 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 488 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 85 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 31 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 152 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
506 WWUS43 KFSD 041649 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1049 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 IAZ012-020-031-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-050515- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.250304T2100Z-250305T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.250304T2200Z-250305T1200Z/ Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Dixon-Dakota-Union- Including the cities of Jefferson, Wakefield, Rock Valley, Orange City, Le Mars, Hull, South Sioux City, North Sioux City, Beresford, Sioux City, Elk Point, Alcester, Hawarden, Sioux Center, Allen, and Ponca 1049 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ002-MNZ071-072-080-089-050515- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.250304T2200Z-250305T1200Z/ Osceola-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles- Including the cities of Worthington, Hendricks, Sibley, Lake Benton, Tyler, Marshall, Fulda, Slayton, and Ivanhoe 1049 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Iowa, Osceola County. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, and Nobles Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-050515- /O.UPG.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.250305T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.250305T0100Z-250305T1800Z/ Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Cottonwood- Jackson- Including the cities of Hartley, Spencer, Windom, Holstein, Milford, Ida Grove, Sheldon, Mountain Lake, Sanborn, Lakefield, Jackson, Spirit Lake, Storm Lake, Cherokee, Battle Creek, and Arnolds Park 1049 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-050000- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix- Douglas- Including the cities of Stickney, White Lake, Marty, Platte, Huron, Lake Andes, Burke, Kimball, Armour, Wessington Springs, Wagner, Corsica, Plankinton, Gregory, Alpena, Woonsocket, Delmont, Chamberlain, and Mitchell 1049 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and near whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ039-040-054-055-060-061-065-066-068-069-050300- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T0300Z/ Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner- Bon Homme-Yankton- Including the cities of Scotland, Arlington, Hurley, De Smet, Madison, Freeman, Howard, Clayton, Parkston, Irene, Springfield, Tripp, Lake Preston, Chancellor, Emery, Avon, Viborg, Canistota, Menno, Orland, Brookings, Tabor, Bridgewater, Marion, Centerville, Yankton, Alexandria, Salem, Tyndall, Parker, and Montrose 1049 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and near whiteout conditions. 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. && $$ IAZ001-MNZ097-098-SDZ056-062-067-070-050515- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.250304T2100Z-250305T0900Z/ Lyon-Pipestone-Rock-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Clay- Including the cities of Canton, George, Rock Rapids, Tea, Luverne, Harrisburg, Sioux Falls, Vermillion, Lennox, Pipestone, Flandreau, Inwood, and Larchwood 1049 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and near whiteout conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Meyers
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665 WWUS43 KFSD 042359 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 559 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 SDZ038-050-052-053-057>059-063-064-050100- /O.EXP.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T0000Z/ Beadle-Gregory-Jerauld-Sanborn-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Charles Mix- Douglas- Including the cities of Lake Andes, Kimball, Stickney, Huron, Alpena, Armour, White Lake, Plankinton, Delmont, Burke, Woonsocket, Gregory, Wagner, Corsica, Wessington Springs, Marty, Platte, Mitchell, and Chamberlain 559 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Snow has come to an end and conditions are improving this evening. However, strong northerly winds could lead to patchy blowing snow and reduced visibility. Use caution if traveling through the overnight hours and into the Wednesday morning commute. $$ IAZ002-012-020-031-MNZ071-072-080-089-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-050800- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1200Z/ Osceola-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Dixon- Dakota-Union- Including the cities of Tyler, Worthington, Slayton, Hull, Orange City, Beresford, Sioux Center, Fulda, Sioux City, Allen, Jefferson, Rock Valley, Sibley, Hawarden, Hendricks, Elk Point, Alcester, North Sioux City, Ivanhoe, Le Mars, South Sioux City, Lake Benton, Ponca, Marshall, and Wakefield 559 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-050800- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.250305T0100Z-250305T1800Z/ Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Cottonwood- Jackson- Including the cities of Windom, Sheldon, Spirit Lake, Battle Creek, Storm Lake, Cherokee, Ida Grove, Milford, Holstein, Mountain Lake, Lakefield, Sanborn, Jackson, Spencer, Arnolds Park, and Hartley 559 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001-MNZ097-098-SDZ056-062-067-070-050800- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T0900Z/ Lyon-Pipestone-Rock-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Clay- Including the cities of Luverne, Inwood, Lennox, Harrisburg, George, Vermillion, Pipestone, Larchwood, Flandreau, Rock Rapids, Tea, Sioux Falls, and Canton 559 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ SDZ039-040-054-055-060-061-065-066-068-069-050300- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T0300Z/ Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner- Bon Homme-Yankton- Including the cities of Arlington, Lake Preston, Montrose, Springfield, Tripp, Viborg, Chancellor, De Smet, Avon, Tabor, Salem, Freeman, Bridgewater, Scotland, Emery, Clayton, Alexandria, Yankton, Marion, Menno, Parker, Howard, Orland, Centerville, Irene, Hurley, Tyndall, Canistota, Madison, Brookings, and Parkston 559 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ SG
125 WWUS43 KFSD 050257 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 857 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 SDZ039-040-054-055-060-061-065-066-068-069-050400- /O.EXP.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T0300Z/ Kingsbury-Brookings-Miner-Lake-Hanson-McCook-Hutchinson-Turner- Bon Homme-Yankton- Including the cities of Arlington, Lake Preston, Montrose, Springfield, Tripp, Viborg, Chancellor, De Smet, Avon, Tabor, Salem, Freeman, Bridgewater, Scotland, Emery, Clayton, Alexandria, Yankton, Marion, Menno, Parker, Howard, Orland, Centerville, Irene, Hurley, Tyndall, Canistota, Madison, Brookings, and Parkston 857 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... Snow has come to an end and conditions are improving late this evening. However, strong northerly winds could lead to patchy blowing snow and reduced visibility. Use caution if traveling through the overnight hours and into the Wednesday morning commute. $$ IAZ002-012-020-031-MNZ071-072-080-089-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-051100- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1200Z/ Osceola-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Dixon- Dakota-Union- Including the cities of Tyler, Worthington, Slayton, Hull, Orange City, Beresford, Sioux Center, Fulda, Sioux City, Allen, Jefferson, Rock Valley, Sibley, Hawarden, Hendricks, Elk Point, Alcester, North Sioux City, Ivanhoe, Le Mars, South Sioux City, Lake Benton, Ponca, Marshall, and Wakefield 857 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-051100- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Cottonwood- Jackson- Including the cities of Windom, Sheldon, Spirit Lake, Battle Creek, Storm Lake, Cherokee, Ida Grove, Milford, Holstein, Mountain Lake, Lakefield, Sanborn, Jackson, Spencer, Arnolds Park, and Hartley 857 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001-MNZ097-098-SDZ056-062-067-070-050900- /O.CON.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T0900Z/ Lyon-Pipestone-Rock-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Clay- Including the cities of Luverne, Inwood, Lennox, Harrisburg, George, Vermillion, Pipestone, Larchwood, Flandreau, Rock Rapids, Tea, Sioux Falls, and Canton 857 PM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. 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. && $$ SG
168 WWUS43 KFSD 050849 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 249 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 IAZ002-012-020-031-MNZ071-072-080-089-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-051200- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1200Z/ Osceola-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Dixon- Dakota-Union- Including the cities of Alcester, Rock Valley, Elk Point, Sioux City, Fulda, Sioux Center, Le Mars, Ponca, Sibley, North Sioux City, Jefferson, Hendricks, Marshall, Worthington, Wakefield, Hawarden, Tyler, Lake Benton, Ivanhoe, Beresford, Hull, South Sioux City, Allen, Slayton, and Orange City 249 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-051700- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Cottonwood- Jackson- Including the cities of Cherokee, Battle Creek, Sanborn, Sheldon, Windom, Lakefield, Holstein, Arnolds Park, Milford, Hartley, Spencer, Storm Lake, Ida Grove, Jackson, Mountain Lake, and Spirit Lake 249 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ001-MNZ097-098-SDZ056-062-067-070-051200- /O.EXT.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T1200Z/ Lyon-Pipestone-Rock-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Clay- Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Flandreau, Inwood, Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Lennox, Larchwood, Tea, George, Canton, Pipestone, Luverne, and Vermillion 249 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AP
530 WWUS43 KFSD 051144 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 544 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 IAZ001-MNZ097-098-SDZ056-062-067-070-051245- /O.EXP.KFSD.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250305T1200Z/ Lyon-Pipestone-Rock-Moody-Minnehaha-Lincoln-Clay- Including the cities of Rock Rapids, Flandreau, Inwood, Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Lennox, Larchwood, Tea, George, Canton, Pipestone, Luverne, and Vermillion 544 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... Little additional snow is expected, though patchy blowing snow will remain possible until the afternoon. $$ IAZ002-012-020-031-MNZ071-072-080-089-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-051800- /O.EXT.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ Osceola-Sioux-Plymouth-Woodbury-Lincoln-Lyon-Murray-Nobles-Dixon- Dakota-Union- Including the cities of Alcester, Rock Valley, Elk Point, Sioux City, Fulda, Sioux Center, Le Mars, Ponca, Sibley, North Sioux City, Jefferson, Hendricks, Marshall, Worthington, Wakefield, Hawarden, Tyler, Lake Benton, Ivanhoe, Beresford, Hull, South Sioux City, Allen, Slayton, and Orange City 544 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ003-013-014-021-022-032-MNZ081-090-051800- /O.CON.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ Dickinson-O'Brien-Clay-Cherokee-Buena Vista-Ida-Cottonwood- Jackson- Including the cities of Cherokee, Battle Creek, Sanborn, Sheldon, Windom, Lakefield, Holstein, Arnolds Park, Milford, Hartley, Spencer, Storm Lake, Ida Grove, Jackson, Mountain Lake, and Spirit Lake 544 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AP
220 WWUS43 KFSD 051735 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 1135 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 IAZ002-013-021-031-MNZ072-080-089-060000- /O.EXP.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KFSD.WW.Y.0008.250305T1735Z-250306T0000Z/ Osceola-O'Brien-Cherokee-Woodbury-Lyon-Murray-Nobles- Including the cities of Marshall, Sanborn, Hartley, Sibley, Worthington, Fulda, Cherokee, Sioux City, Slayton, and Sheldon 1135 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Areas of blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IAZ012-020-MNZ071-NEZ013-014-SDZ071-051845- /O.EXP.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250305T1800Z/ Sioux-Plymouth-Lincoln-Dixon-Dakota-Union- Including the cities of Alcester, Beresford, Ivanhoe, Wakefield, Hendricks, Ponca, Sioux Center, Elk Point, Jefferson, North Sioux City, Rock Valley, Le Mars, Allen, Orange City, Hawarden, Lake Benton, South Sioux City, Hull, and Tyler 1135 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Winds continue to weaken while visibilities improve this afternoon. $$ IAZ003-014-022-032-MNZ081-090-060000- /O.EXT.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/ Dickinson-Clay-Buena Vista-Ida-Cottonwood-Jackson- Including the cities of Arnolds Park, Storm Lake, Ida Grove, Battle Creek, Spencer, Holstein, Milford, Lakefield, Spirit Lake, Mountain Lake, Jackson, and Windom 1135 AM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Meyers
405 WWUS43 KFSD 060025 WSWFSD URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 625 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 IAZ003-014-022-032-MNZ081-090-060130- /O.EXP.KFSD.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/ Dickinson-Clay-Buena Vista-Ida-Cottonwood-Jackson- Including the cities of Holstein, Jackson, Arnolds Park, Spencer, Windom, Battle Creek, Ida Grove, Spirit Lake, Lakefield, Mountain Lake, Storm Lake, and Milford 625 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to subside, ending the threat of blowing and drifting snow. $$ IAZ002-013-021-031-MNZ072-080-089-060130- /O.EXP.KFSD.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250306T0000Z/ Osceola-O'Brien-Cherokee-Woodbury-Lyon-Murray-Nobles- Including the cities of Hartley, Fulda, Sanborn, Worthington, Marshall, Slayton, Sheldon, Sibley, Cherokee, and Sioux City 625 PM CST Wed Mar 5 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds will continue to subside, ending the threat of blowing and drifting snow. $$ Weisser
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 Sioux Falls, SD wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Mar 4, 5:07 AM CST, 5 hours 42 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- A major storm system will move through the area today through Wednesday. Rain changes to snow from west to east through the day into tonight. Northerly winds will increase through the day, gusting around 50 mph by later this afternoon into tonight. Snowfall amounts will generally be light, in the range of 1 to 2 inches, with pockets of higher amounts possible. The combination of light snow and strong winds will lead to significant visibility reductions and travel impacts.
- The Winter Storm Watch east of Interstate 29 has been upgraded to a Winter Weather Advisory. Upgrade to the headlines may be possible if higher snowfall amounts come into play.
- Another quick system may bring light snow to areas south of I-90 from Thursday night into early Friday, though the system continues to trend southward.
- Dry with moderating temperatures for the weekend into the start of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 4, 5:07 AM CST, 5 hours 42 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
507 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- A major storm system will move through the area today through
Wednesday. Rain changes to snow from west to east through the
day into tonight. Northerly winds will increase through the
day, gusting around 50 mph by later this afternoon into
tonight. Snowfall amounts will generally be light, in the
range of 1 to 2 inches, with pockets of higher amounts
possible. The combination of light snow and strong winds will
lead to significant visibility reductions and travel impacts.
- The Winter Storm Watch east of Interstate 29 has been upgraded
to a Winter Weather Advisory. Upgrade to the headlines may be
possible if higher snowfall amounts come into play.
- Another quick system may bring light snow to areas south of
I-90 from Thursday night into early Friday, though the system
continues to trend southward.
- Dry with moderating temperatures for the weekend into the
start of next week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 405 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
Current mesoanalysis indicates an upper level low and surface low
located over KS lifting northward into southern NE. Upper level PVA
out ahead of the system has triggered light showers over our area
during the night, and as instability has lifted northward there has
been a few scattered thunderstorms over northeastern NE into western
IA. These storms have weakened as they lifted northward toward
our area, though cannot rule out a few lightning strikes over
northwest IA during the morning hours. No significant changes to
the forecast with the aforementioned surface low moving into MO
and IA by this evening. As it does so, mid level frontogenesis
is expected to develop along and west of the James River Valley
during the morning, and this will result in an uptick in
precipitation over that area toward 12Z. Of note, some of the
most recent hi-res guidance would suggest this band forming a
little further to the east than previous model runs - which
could bring a little higher precipitation amounts through the
James River Valley. This is something that will have to be
monitored through the morning as colder air wrapping around the
backside of the low will result in rain changing to snow over
that area from about 12Z to 16Z. This band is expected to weaken
by early afternoon with the better forcing shifting to the
eastern CWA in the later afternoon and evening as the
upper/surface low pass to the east of our CWA. The colder air
will work slowly eastward through the day, with timing of the
rain to snow transition shifting into the Interstate 29 corridor
toward 21Z, then east of there around 00Z or after. As has been
well advertised, in a tightening SPG and mixed layer winds
increasing through the day, look for northerly winds to increase
significantly with gusts around 50 mph or greater by this
afternoon into tonight. This will result in significant
reductions to visibility when snow is falling and where snow has
accumulated.
Looking at currently projected snow amounts, the higher amounts
remain around the periphery of our CWA - with 2 to 4 inches through
the James River Valley (highest amounts over south central SD), with
1 to 2 inches over the remainder of our CWA, the exception being in
the vicinity of Cottonwood/Jackson counties MN tonight where 2 to 4
inches could accumulate. As far as headlines, for now remained with
a Winter Weather Advisory across the entire area with snow amounts
on the lower side. Areas to watch will be south central SD where
higher snowfall amounts are expected - however it will be a wet snow
with temperatures around freezing when snow is falling, which should
preclude snow being lofted significantly (although visibilities will
tank when snow is falling). In addition, with the higher amounts
expected over the aforementioned southwestern counties - will have to
keep an eye on that area also for a possible headline upgrade
depending on how quickly temperatures fall through the evening.
The low pressure will track into the Mississippi Valley later
tonight into early Wednesday, with any lingering light snow tapering
off over our area. Even so, winds will remain strong into Wednesday
afternoon and blowing snow will remain possible in areas that
receive snow accumulation. With cold air advection behind the storm
and areas of snow cover it will be a cooler day with highs in the
30s.
For the remainder of the week into the beginning of next week, some
moderation in temperatures is expected for Thursday and Friday
(40s). Another upper level shortwave/surface low pass to or south on
Thursday night into early Friday, though this system has been
trending southward over the past couple model runs. Latest ensembles
indicate only a 20-30% probability of 2 inches of snow south of
Interstate 90 during that time frame. Temperatures continue to
moderate for the weekend into the start of next week as the upper
level pattern transitions from northwesterly to a more westerly
flow. This will push highs into the 50s and 60s by Monday and
Tuesday of next week. It looks to be dry through the period.
&&
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 500 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025
Light showers currently over central SD will shift into the
James River Valley through the morning, and as colder air sweeps
into the region, rain will transition to light snow with
visibilities falling into the IFR range. This light rain will
expand eastward through the day, eventually transitioning to
light snow over those areas this afternoon into tonight. In
addition, northerly winds will increase during the day, gusting
40 to 45 kts by this evening into tonight. This in combination
with any falling/accumulating snow will result in low end IFR
visibilities at times in blowing snow. Light snow will taper off
from west to east later tonight into Wednesday morning, with
IFR ceilings improving into the MVFR range.
&&
.FSD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SD...Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST
Wednesday for SDZ056-062-067-070-071.
Winter Weather Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for SDZ038-
050-052-053-057>059-063-064.
Winter Weather Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST
this evening for SDZ039-040-054-055-060-061-065-066-068-
069.
MN...Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST
Wednesday for MNZ097-098.
Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to noon CST
Wednesday for MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090.
IA...Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST
Wednesday for IAZ001-012-020-031.
Winter Weather Advisory from 6 PM this evening to noon CST
Wednesday for IAZ002-003-013-014-021-022-032.
NE...Winter Weather Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST
Wednesday for NEZ013-014.
&&
DISCUSSION...JM
AVIATION...JMHazardous weather outlook, Mar 4, 5:23 AM CST, 5 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 523 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 IAZ001>003-012>014-020>022-031-032-MNZ071-072-080-081-089-090-097- 098-NEZ013-014-SDZ038>040-050-052>071-051130- Lyon-Osceola-Dickinson-Sioux-O'Brien-Clay-Plymouth-Cherokee- Buena Vista-Woodbury-Ida-Lincoln-Murray-Cottonwood-Nobles-Jackson- Pipestone-Rock-Dixon-Dakota-Beadle-Kingsbury-Brookings-Gregory- Jerauld-Sanborn-Miner-Lake-Moody-Brule-Aurora-Davison-Hanson-McCook- Minnehaha-Charles Mix-Douglas-Hutchinson-Turner-Bon Homme-Yankton- Union- 523 AM CST Tue Mar 4 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Iowa, west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, central South Dakota, east central South Dakota, south central South Dakota and southeast South Dakota. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. A major storm system moves into Central and Northern Plains today. This brings light snow and wind gusts 45 to 55 mph this afternoon into Wednesday morning. In areas with accumulating snow, blowing snow and near blizzard conditions are possible. This is most likely west of the James River Valley this morning, and over parts of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa tonight into Wednesday morning. Expect impacts to the morning and evening commutes today. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. A band of snow is possible mainly south of Interstate 90 Thursday night into Friday which could result in some minor travel impacts. .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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 11:22 AM CST | High Wind Warning | FSD | Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Ida, Lyon and 5 more | 19 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.