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Winter Weather Advisory

Status

Event Continued Expired

Start Time

Sun 01/18/2026 04:00 AM EST

End Time

Sun 01/18/2026 10:00 PM EST

Significance

Advisory

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Sioux Falls, SD ∙ Sioux City, IA ∙ Alpha, MN ∙ Seney, IA ∙ Erwin, SD ∙ Paullina, IA ∙ Lake Andes, SD ∙ Storm Lake Municipal Airport, IA ∙ Artesian, SD ∙ Yankton, SD

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD 923 PM CST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions in visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow showers will result in visibilities as low as one half mile at times. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances. 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.

Technical Header

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