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Winter Storm Watch, South Dakota

Severe

4 to 7 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 45 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Friday, March 13, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Friday, March 13, 2:23 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Friday, March 13, 2:23 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Friday, March 13, 2:23 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
4 to 7 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph

Map

Map of South Dakota with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Aberdeen, Watertown, Pierre. I-90I-94I-229I-190US 59AberdeenWatertownPierreMilbankMobridgeNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTANEBRASKALake Oahe50 mi I-90I-94I-229US 59AberdeenWatertownPierreMilbankNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTANEBRASKALake Oahe50 mi I-90I-94I-229AberdeenWatertownPierreNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTANEBRASKALake Oahe100 mi I-90I-229AberdeenWatertownPierreNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTANEBRASKALake Oahe100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Where
A portion of central South Dakota.
When
From Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions may make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 13, 2026
  2. Snow totals raised from 8 to 14 inches to 8 to 16 inches. March 13, 2026
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. March 12, 2026