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Winter Weather Advisory, South Dakota

Moderate

Gusts up to 45 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Wednesday, February 18, 6:28 in the morning.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this advisory

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph Blowing snow on open roads

Map

Map of South Dakota with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Aberdeen, Watertown, Milbank. I-90I-94I-29I-194I-190AberdeenWatertownMilbankMobridgeSissetonNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTALake Oahe50 mi I-90I-94I-29I-194AberdeenWatertownMilbankMobridgeNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTALake Oahe50 mi I-94I-90I-29AberdeenWatertownNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTAMINNESOTALake Oahe100 mi I-94I-90AberdeenWatertownNORTH DAKOTASOUTH DAKOTALake Oahe100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
Where
In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Roberts County.
When
Until 5 in the evening this afternoon.
Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. February 18, 2026
  2. Extended to Wednesday, 5 in the evening. Ended for part of the area. February 18, 2026
  3. Ended for part of the area. February 18, 2026
  4. Snow totals lowered from 2 to 4 inches to 1 to 3 inches. February 18, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 18, 2026
  6. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 18, 2026
  7. Area expanded. February 18, 2026
  8. Area expanded. February 18, 2026
  9. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. February 17, 2026