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Location: Amherst, SD
Elevation: 1503ft
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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 7:23 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and widespread
blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the
Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph. Total snow accumulations for the event will be
between 10 and 15 inches.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South
Dakota, Day, Marshall, and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 3 AM
CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will
make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be
obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, the latest road
conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In
South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

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Blizzard Warning
Issued: 7:23 PM Mar. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 3 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow and widespread
blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the
Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph. Total snow accumulations for the event will be
between 10 and 15 inches.

* WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South
Dakota, Day, Marshall, and Roberts Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 3 AM
CDT Sunday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 3 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions will
make travel extremely dangerous or impossible. 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. In Minnesota, the latest road conditions can be
obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In South Dakota, the
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Minnesota, the latest road
conditions can be obtained at 511mn.org, or by calling 5 1 1. In
South Dakota, the latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

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